Photography tips from a Breckenridge expert Images with meaning Arts and Entertainment | May 15, 2008 Spring at Lake Dillon Today we will focus on the perfect spot for a residence or second home that fits the definition of value. This is the perfect time of year to consider a place with access to biking and hiking trails, as well as Lake Dillon. Homebuyer Services | May 14, 2008 Think golf at Stonehaven As the weather improves, our thoughts turn to golf, biking, and hiking in the High Country. Homebuyer Services | May 7, 2008 Imperial Challenge on tap for Saturday Biking, skinning and skiing meet at classic Breckenridge event Sports | April 17, 2008 Gary Lindstrom: Myth: There are four seasons in the High Country One comment that I hear quite often that always brings a smile to my face is that some people believe that there are four seasons in the High Country. I think that some people like to believe that we enjoy four seasons, but it is simply not true. Columnists | March 30, 2008 The View from Woodmoor Perhaps you would agree that this is a magical time of year in Summit County. The snow is plentiful, the air is still crisp, but the longer days give more time to enjoy the outdoors, as well as the view. Homebuyer Services | March 19, 2008 Visiting Tin Shop artist explores antiquity, natural world Jo Going, poet and visual artist, works on book during Breck stay Arts and Entertainment | March 11, 2008 Hats off to Paul Aex Colorado Wests on-call therapist is retiring after 41 years working in mental health News | February 23, 2008 Services are March 1 for Sally Roscoe Sally Roscoe died peacefully on Feb. 18 at the Collier Hospice Center, in Wheat Ridge, surrounded by her family and friends. Sally faced chronic illness with grace and courage. Community Notes | February 22, 2008 Classical trio plays Breck BRECKENRIDGE Three accomplished female musicians will bring several evenings of music inspired by alpine settings including Johannes Brahms lively horn trio to mountain towns this month. Arts and Entertainment | January 25, 2008 Free snowshoe and Nordic events on tap Winter Trails series schedules three events in Summit County Sports | December 30, 2007 Szadzinski services today in Windsor Former Breckenridge resident Margaret "Gosia" Szadzinski died tragically in a car accident on Dec. 14, after dropping her two children off at school, she was on her way to work. She was born Sept. 21, 1968, in Poland to Jozef and Janina Ratulowski. Community Notes | December 17, 2007 Bizline: Element Events Name of owner: Elizabeth Ross Address of business: PO Box 3444, Breckenridge, CO 80424 Telephone number: (970) 453-9789 Date business opened: February 2007 Q: What type of business do you operate - what do you sell, or what service do you... News | December 2, 2007 People interact with me as if Im my disability Frisco resident Sandy Lahmann is working to educate others about disability etiquette News | November 22, 2007 Right Brain: Drew Gibson Arapahoe Basin die-hard finds his niche in art Drew Gibson • Type of art: Pastel landscapes, ski scenes and commissions. Arts and Entertainment | November 15, 2007 Defying knee odds Knee replacements are on the rise; locals with new knees see impressive results News | November 14, 2007 Dogs need different care in winter Petscene News | October 29, 2007 Robert 'Bob' Arcieri passes away Bob Arcieri, 64, passed away while on one of his beloved hikes in the remote canyons of Utah. Bob was born in Grand Junction to William and Sabbie Arcieri, the owners of the Arcieri Nursery on First Street. News | October 13, 2007 Services Wednesday for Dillons Patricia Ferguson DAILYNEWSSTAFFREPORT Patricia Marilyn Ferguson, 67, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, at her home in Dillon after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was born in Cogswell, N.D., on Feb. 5, 1940. Community Notes | October 13, 2007 Peaks View in autumn By BONNIE SMITH ALLEN Homeowner Resources | October 4, 2007 Tribal encounters in New Guinea New Guinea is one of the least explored places in the world. Tribes previously unknown to the West are still being discovered. News | September 29, 2007 It's not summer, but fall colors keep shops open Aspen leaf changes drive business to High Country High Country Business Review | September 17, 2007 A bonus for history lovers: $9 million open space buy An open space purchase of 1,836 acres in Breckenridge's mining mecca, the Golden Horseshoe, closed in spring, 2005. The $9 million purchase money went into escrow, awaiting the approval of a federal judge, which came in September. Arts and Entertainment | September 15, 2007 Vail, Leadville go wireless, Summit still waiting Now it may be more difficult to fund wifi. High Country Business Review | September 4, 2007 Rogers Pass ski trip provides a little of everything Ski the margins, ladies." Wes used his sweet, southern-boy charm to pass on a familiar avalanche adage, although the three of us "ladies," with our stinky clothes and crusty noses, hardly seemed that way now. When Wes spoke, however, we listened. Back Country | August 28, 2007 Best of Outdoors 2007 Best hiking trail Best place to people watch Best biking trail Best cross country skiing Best golf course Best place to fish Best deck Best skiing mountain Best snowboarding mountain Best day road trip Best park Best picnic spot Best Of | August 28, 2007 Friends Welcome winners recognized BRECKENRIDGE - Three exceptional Breckenridge employees and one Breckenridge business were recognized for outstanding customer service by Friends Welcome on Aug. News | August 21, 2007 Summit Up Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world's only daily column that needs the help of a local mushroom aficionado. We received an e-mail from Ruth Drew who recently stumbled across the odd looking mushroom pictured on this page. Summit Up | August 18, 2007 A Day In the Life of A Forest Steward I am a member of Friends of the Dillon Ranger District (FDRD) and I participate in the Forest Stewards Program as a volunteer trail crew leader. News | August 17, 2007 Action County: Patrick Furey Furey is Troop 187's 20th Eagle Scout Sports | August 13, 2007 Don't forget to bring the map. Here's why There is no room for Jeffrey's clothes in our bedroom closet. Instead, there is a bookshelf filled with guidebooks. On top of the bookshelf are four large crates stacked to the ceiling and packed with maps, each covering a certain region. Sports | August 12, 2007 Summit Huts needs volunteers at Francie's Cabin Summit Huts is seeking volunteers on August 24 and 25 to help prepare Francie's Cabin for the coming season. Volunteers may hike, mountain bike or drive the 2. Community Notes | August 8, 2007 Summit Huts needs volunteers at Francie's Cabin Summit Huts is seeking volunteers on August 24 and 25 to help prepare Francie's Cabin for the coming season. Volunteers may hike, mountain bike or drive the 2.2 miles to the cabin and will meet at the trailhead just south of Breckenridge. Community Notes | August 1, 2007 Business: No dogging during summer days Events, events and more events keep summers busy High Country Business Review | July 31, 2007 Instead of banning trail users, let's educate everyone Three dirt bikers came down the trail and quickly slowed when they saw me pedaling uphill. Hiking | July 29, 2007 More Friends Welcome winners named BRECKENRIDGE - Three exceptional Breckenridge employees and one Breckenridge business were recognized for outstanding customer service by Friends Welcome on Wednesday, July 18, during the Breckenridge Resort Chamber Ambassador Mixer, held at Ten... News | July 29, 2007 Notes from a High Country week Brown's Almanac Arts and Entertainment | July 28, 2007 Biff America: One-sided conversations with old friends Mount Guyot is a place where I visit old pals. Whenever I'm up there, I call out to my friends Tim and Steve. So far I've yet to hear back from them - probably because they are dead. Columnists | July 21, 2007 Finding her niche with Mountain Mentors Sarah Provino began as the new program coordinator for 6- to 12-year-olds this week News | July 18, 2007 The Summit Foundation hands out near $400k in grants to nonprofits SUMMIT COUNTY - The Summit Foundation Board of Trustees has awarded $395,603 to 30 nonprofit agencies in Summit, Park, Grand, and Lake Counties in their Spring 2007 grant awards. News | July 1, 2007 Breckenridge: A real town with gold-rush history Any town that can get away with hosting a winter Ullr Fest parade which has been known to include streekers and a high-class summer orchestral series clearly has it goin on. Breckenridge offers something for everyone. Arts and Culture | June 12, 2007 Soak in the High County summer Its often said that people come for the winters and stay for the summers, and its true. Hiking | June 8, 2007 Making The Grade: Julie Fishman It's a dreary and cold Thursday in Summit County, but that doesn't keep Julie Fishman, the International Baccalaureate Coordinator at Summit Middle School, from her celebratory mood. News | May 31, 2007 Ballengee: Hows This For Rehab? Injured Dillon adventure racers return to competition stuns onlookers in Buena Vista, doctor in Denver Sports | May 16, 2007 New community center manager, volunteer coordinator Kathryn Davis Grohusky is the Community and Senior Centers new manager News | April 26, 2007 Mine waste clean-up project a 'win-win' situation As many of you may have read in recent news reports, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Forest Service are proposing a cleanup of mine wastes at the Claimjumper area on Airport Road in northwest Breckenridge. Letters to the Editor | April 26, 2007 Right Brain: Jeanne Marie Leach Local Christian historical romance author finds inspiration in old Colorado towns News | April 19, 2007 Local guide no stranger to Everest Breckenridge's Bill Crouse embarks on seventh expedition to world's highest mountain News | March 22, 2007 Summit Up Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world's only daily column feeling super seraphic today. Summit Up | March 15, 2007 Services Monday for longtime Dillon resident Dillon resident and DNR Kennels co-owner Mary "Peggy" Roder passed away on March 1 at Lutheran Hospital from complications of a stroke. She was 77. Community Notes | March 9, 2007 The influence of a mentor Success stories told through the Mountain Mentors program News | March 6, 2007 Your stories about The Big One These following contributors some anonymous, some not on www.summitdaily.com answered questions about where they were when the 1987 Peak 7 avalanche occurred News | February 16, 2007 Dont miss summer SUMMIT COUNTYThis may come as a surprise to would-be ski-bums and weekend warriors, but Summit County does not shut down when Frosty the Snowman melts. Mountain Living | February 5, 2007 Oxygen company capitalizes on Summits altitude SUMMIT COUNTY Its no secret that the simple chore of taking a breath can be a challenge in the High Country, especially for folks visiting from sea level. News | January 30, 2007 Local historian's book available in gift edition Copies are pre-signed by the author Arts and Entertainment | December 7, 2006 Summit Up Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world's only daily column hanging out with the mountain goats. Summit Up | November 21, 2006 Keystone opens today a week early U.S. Ski Team will be training on-mountain, early as well News | November 2, 2006 Outspoken support for CMC on the Frisco peninsula FRISCO - Most days of late, when Bob Bloch reads the letters published in the Summit Daily News it leaves him frustrated and angry. Election 2006 Races | October 29, 2006 FDRD thanks Mohawk Lakes project volunteers and VOC Friends of the Dillon Ranger District (FDRD) would like to thank the stellar volunteers who joined in on the fun at the Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado (VOC)-FDRD Mohawk Lakes Project over Labor Day Weekend. Community Notes | October 4, 2006 Vote against CMC building on peninsula I have really struggled with the Penisula/CMC debate over the last few months. As both a student and former instructor at CMC, I am grateful for all the wonderful programs the college has offered the community through the years. Letters to the Editor | October 3, 2006 Summit Up Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world's only daily column that missed all the snow last weekend. Yep, one of our Field Agents spent the weekend in Dallas, Texas, where snow is an abstract thought, for the most part. Summit Up | September 26, 2006 Sullivant memorial scheduled for Saturday A memory service for former lawmaker Bryan Sterling Sullivant will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Lake Dillon Amphitheatre. The public is welcome to attend. Sullivant died on Sept. 9 at the age of 51. Community Notes | September 18, 2006 Trees hit brilliant high Aspen color change expected to peak this week News | September 18, 2006 Summit County Best of 2006 Locals vote on some of the best things Summit County has to offer Best Of | September 18, 2006 Family remembers Sullivant's zest for life Former lawmaker Bryan Sullivant spent the last years of his life enjoying the outdoors and spending time with family News | September 14, 2006 Citizens' group: Peninsula needs saving again FRISCO - Like political clockwork, it seems every few election cycles or so - a select group of concerned Frisco citizens is compelled to coalesce in an effort to "save" the Peninsula Recreation Area (PRA) just outside of town. News | September 10, 2006 Short and steep at Beaver Creek BEAVER CREEK - Beaver Creek will bring a quick shot of adrenaline into its boundaries this year with its expansion into the Stone Creek area. "It's steep. It's got some big cliffs. News | August 29, 2006 Candidates vying for water vote Conservation will be critical factor in Gubernatorial race between Beauprez and Ritter News | August 27, 2006 Adaptive MTB program opens eyes at Keystone BOEC, Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte team up to offer remarkable exhibition, meeting of minds Sports | August 20, 2006 Mohawk Lakes trail needs volunteers TLCneeded at popular hiking spot News | August 18, 2006 Right Brain: Steve Ryan Local cartoonist draws Breckenridge News | August 17, 2006 Looking for an affordable vacation home? By CHARLOTTE CLARKE If you are visiting our beautiful county and think you are priced out of the market for a second home, please read on. There are currently almost 70 homes and condos on the market in Summit County priced under $200,000. Real Estate | August 16, 2006 Passant wins 20th Revenge in frigid state Tostado's bid for three straight wins ends in mechanical failure; Morrison wins women's race in her hometown Sports | August 12, 2006 Free wildflower tour this Saturday Continental Divide Land Trust invites the public to a guided nature hike and wildflower tour with Pat Taylor this Saturday. The free alpine tour will take hikers to the Monte Cristo Gulch area near Blue Lakes south of Breckenridge. Community Notes | August 9, 2006 Summit Old-Timer Breckenridge resident Fred Tjarks is solid in his faith News | August 5, 2006 BOEC is community treasure We are so incredibly lucky to have Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) right here in our own community. I am a Colorado native and grew up and started raising my children on the Front Range. Letters to the Editor | August 1, 2006 Mentor of the Month: Sharon Buzzell What is one of your favorite things to with the young person you are mentoring? Katie and I do a lot of different fun activities together such as biking, skiing and bowling. News | July 16, 2006 We can be doing a lot more to protect the land One blue columbine squashed. Then another. A muddy footprint over a handful of sky pilots. Indian red paintbrush (which, by the way, fade and die within hours of picking) scattered across the Spruce Creek trail. Sports | July 16, 2006 Services set for Steven L. Kertscher DILLON Steven L. Kertscher, 42, of Dillon died at home Monday. Steve was born on April 22, 1964, in Mitchell, S.D., to John and Darlene (Rosenkranz) Kertscher. News | July 13, 2006 Ann Weaver artist reception By DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT Be sure to stop by Frisco's Buffalo Mountain Gallery for an afternoon with watercolor artist, Ann Weaver, Saturday from 2-6 p.m. Community Notes | July 12, 2006 Breckenridge resident passes away at 48 Janice Arcoutte Reynolds passed away on July 9 at her home in Scottsdale, Ariz., with her loving family by her side after an extended battle with a very aggressive form of leukemia. She was 48. Reynolds was the beloved wife of Louis R. News | July 11, 2006 Summit Up Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the worlds only daily column wondering if we really have enough space for all these people. Now, dont take this as a We dont like tourists. On the contrary. Summit Up | July 5, 2006 Services set for former Breckenridge resident Services will be held Saturday for James Robert "Bob" Fox, who helped build the Dillon Dam. Fox, 66, a former Breckenridge resident, died June 23 at his home in Loveland. He was born in Minturn on April 26, 1940. News | June 29, 2006 Luxury at the Panorama House By BONNIE SMITH ALLEN Today's featured home is a spectacular blend of setting and craftsmanship. Homeowner Resources | June 28, 2006 Local teams take steps to raise money with a walk for cancer DILLON - Two four-woman teams from Summit County plan to walk a marathon and then some in order to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. The event, called the Avon Walk Denver, will take place June 24 and 25 in Denver. News | June 9, 2006 Local teams take steps to raise money in cancer walk DILLION Two four-woman teams from Summit County plan to walk a marathon and then some in order to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. The event, called the Avon Walk Denver, will take place June 24 and 25 in Denver. News | June 8, 2006 Grand County bones may be tied to 05 plane crash Campers dog discovers shoe and bones along Colorado River News | May 30, 2006 The Grind graduates to another level A pair of the nation's best randonee racers, Swenson and Merrill, win A-Basin competition Sports | April 29, 2006 Merrill, Kloser reclaim top spots at Imperial Breck local wins her seventh Imperial Challenge title, while Vail's Kloser wins his fifth at 15th annual race Sports | April 22, 2006 Mining Breck's rich history Consultants are developing a plan to lure 'heritage tourists' in an effort to capitalize on the town's precious back story News | April 16, 2006 Wyffels Jam tests snowriders on Breck rails More than 100 skiers and riders compete in fundrasier. Sports | April 7, 2006 In praise of Colorado's crazy, unique festivals Ahhh, springtime in the Rockies! This month, I'm celebrating my first springtime in Colorado. Living here has taught me already that springtime, like many things in Colorado, is not quite what it is elsewhere. Arts and Entertainment | March 23, 2006 Gibbs makes House run official Young Udall staffer will face off versus veteran pol Chlouber in November race for House seat News | March 20, 2006 Action County: Jeff Cormack Local pro snowboarder to appear on big screen If all goes according to plan, Colorado pro snowboarder Jeff Cormack will soon be appearing on silver screens nationwide. Sports | March 12, 2006 Summers in Summit not about missing snow This may come as a surprise to would-be ski-bums and weekend warriors: Summit County does not shut down when Frosty the Snowman melts. Around Summit | March 7, 2006 Spring events (some slip into summer) March 8 Twilight Evening Social Series, Breckenridge Race four of the Twilight Evening Social Series in Summit County. Freestyle and classic races, distances TBA. Individual and team competitions. 5:30 p.m. Calendar | March 7, 2006 SUMMIT COUNTY: The tops in playgrounds Youve found the best playground in the nation. Our sign on Interstate 70 proves it. (OK, so it doesnt say Were the best, because we try to be a fairly low-key, despite what those skiers who still wear neon-colored parkas would have you think. Recreation | March 6, 2006 Former Summit resident passes away G.R. (Gus) Surprenant, who lived in Summit County during the 1990s, passed away on Feb. 23. Surprenant lived in Breckenridge from 1992 to 1995, then moved to Silverthorne for three years before returning to Miami in 1998. Community Notes | March 2, 2006 Best of Summit 2005: Outdoors Best Hiking Trail, Best Biking Trail, Best Day Road Trip, Best Park, Best Cross Country Skiing, Best Skiing Mountain, Best Snowboarding Mountain, Best Golf Course, Best Deck, Best Place to Fish Best Outdoor | February 20, 2006 Memorial service Monday for Mark Piche A memorial service will be held on Monday for Breckenridge resident Mark Benjamin Clifford Piche, 28, who died Feb. 11 in Breckenridge. Piche was born May 26, 1977, in Crookston, Minn., to Ben and Sylvia (Bevolden) Piche. News | February 14, 2006