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ENERGY EXPRESS
Exercise can change perceptions
If you want people to know that you're confident, in control and a hard worker, let them know you exercise. According to the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, a recent study at McMasters University showed exercisers were more likely to be seen by others as healthy and sexually attractive. Nice, huh?
BEULAH BELLE (MUSSER) COMBS HARMS
1910-2001
THE RECORD
The record for August 4-11
Rains of monsoon season welcomed by most
In India, monsoon season hits the cities and the countryside with walls of rain that flood the streets. In Routt County, the impact of "monsoon season", a phenomenon occurring throughout the southwest during July and August, is not quite as dramatic but it can alter the climate enough to turn the tides for business people and firefighters alike.
WEEKLY PLANNER
Weekly planner for August 13-17
BEHIND THE HEADLINES
Can Steamboat keep the Crown?
Some locals grumble about the traffic that sometimes stalls to a stand-still, about their favorite restaurants packed to the rafters and the general claustrophbia of having Steamboat Springs' population triple for weeks at a time. Those same people, however, may not be grumbling so loud on payday. The Triple Crown, which brings in baseball to Steamboat from practically everywhere else, has its benefits and detriments but cannot be taken for granted. Dave King, president of Triple Crown, explains.
AFTER THE WHISTLE
Don't tarnish the memories
For as long as I can remember, I've been a Broncos fan. I remember watching Tom Jackson, Steve Foley, Billy Thompson, Lyle Alzado and the intimidating Orange Crush defense long before I could drive a car. I even remember watching Craig Morton and Denver's struggling offense when they were pummeled by the Dallas Cowboys in their first Super Bowl appearance.
Real Estate Transactions
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS FOR AUGUST 2-8
UNDER THE SUN
Keep on burning
Despite the fact that I think the Routt Divide Blowdown is an awesome spectacle of nature that everyone should see, I hope the Mad Creek fire burns as many patches of the downed trees as it possibly can before there are dry, standing beetle kill trees all over the forest.
Trees: The root of it all
U.S. Forest Service interpreter Renee Brousseau has one bit of advice to offer when she leads the tree identification group through downtown Steamboat Springs every other Thursday evening, attempting to educate her class about the evergreen trees that surround the city.
LORETTA GERSIC
1937-2001
Students see more hours per mile
Law requires learners to have more experience before getting a license
Last weekend Rebecca Herman was driving home from Denver, heading for the Steamboat Springs post office on the corner of Third Street and Lincoln Avenue. It was a routine drive for the permit-holding 15-year-old. Her mother was in the passenger seat. Herman has been told she needs to take her turns a bit more carefully, but she didn't spend too much time pondering those reminders. When she turned the corner, instead of braking or slowing down, Herman continued to accelerate and came within an inch from hitting a Jeep Cherokee.
Fans get Olympic preview when Gold Cup hits Steamboat
The Olympics will be coming to Utah in February, but skiing fans in Steamboat Springs can get a taste of the international action right here at home in December.
SIDE LINES
Certification class offered for soccer VAIL The Western Slope State Soccer League is offering USSF certification classed for full and assistant referees in Vail starting Friday.
Life with livestock
It's a 24/7 committment for Routt County Fair competitors
For the past 11 years, Jaime Booco has been starting each day early in her quest to raise a champion steer each year for the Routt County Fair. As the fair gets into full swing this week, Booco, 18, and numerous other 4-H kids in Routt County will show off their livestock at the fair.
Horse competitors from the region hoof it to Hayden
Compared to Saturday's Routt County Fair horse show events of working a cow and reining, or today's trail classes and barrel racing, the showmanship events could be a yawner for spectators. But for the the participants in four classes from 11 years old and under to the open class, it looks tedious. Participants stand with their horses in the arena with all the competitors in the event and wait for judge Terry Wegener, who is standing about 50 feet away, to give them the nod.
Police misconduct alleged
District Attorney may investigate reported brutality
An incident with an Oak Creek woman riding a horse in town and allegedly refusing to dismount on the request of a police officer is drudging up discontent among some South Routt residents, which could result in a district attorney's investigation of the event.
Eyeing victory
Girls take a swing at World Series title
As the opposing defense echoed her own team's chant, Tucson's Lori Lopez dug into the batter's box at Klumker Field Saturday.
Historic ranch for sale
5,911-acre spread south of Hayden listed for $16 million
Lou Wyman doesn't sound like a man who's going to miss the ranch that's been in his family for 83 years.
Hayden couple tries dome life
Driving down one of Routt County's country roads near Hayden, what looks like a gray bomb shelter rises out of the earth.
Making life easier for moms
Rock, Rattle and Stroll finds niche with infant, baby and maternity items
Single mother Bethany DeBlasis wasn't satisfied with the options she found in Steamboat Springs for baby and toddler items.
INSIDE OUT
Free composting lesson available Yampatika wants to teach the community how to compost by offering a free lesson from master composter Richard "Festus" Hagins.
Registration deadline approaches for Ski Town Classic
Organizers of the Ski Town USA Classic golf tournament said at least 180 golfers will take part in this year's tournament, but they are still holding out hope for a few more before Monday's deadline.
Adult softball league playoffs begin this week
Top seed Alpine Taxi will be one of 27 teams that will open the road to a title in Steamboat's adult softball leagues this week.
Building closing, but quest goes on
Lately, folks stopping into the Art Quest shop on Lincoln Avenue sound as if they're going to a funeral, instead of a sale.
BUSINESS FILE
Smith, Swanson pass CPA exam Treadway Henion and Kerr, PC announced that Angela Smith and Pam Swanson have successfully completed the CPA exam.
VIVIEN CARD
1911-2001
LOCAL BRIEFING
Local briefing for July 12
AROUND TOWN
Around town for August 12
CLASS NOTES
Class notes for July 12
OUR VIEW
Celebrating us
When it comes to history and tradition, few entities in Routt County can compare with the Routt County Fair.
ASKED AND ANSWERED
That favorite wooden chair or table you have doesn't need to go in the dumpster just because it has a crack, a dent or a broken leg. We've all experienced a good piece of furniture that has experienced damage. But don't fret it can be repaired.
