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Hayden Planning Commission approves bank sign
The Hayden Planning Com�--mission on Thursday approved a sign for the Hayden Mercantile and Mountain Valley Bank.
Fire destroys attic of Old Town home
A fire that started in or near a fireplace destroyed the attic of an Old Town home late Wednesday night.
On Scene for March 11
Good luck, farewell Finney The staff of 4 Points would like to wish a fond farewell to Ryan Finney, our favorite SmartWool employee and lover of French philosophy. Good luck in your new life in Boulder and visit Steamboat often.
Oak Creek makes rules for renting arena
There will be no charge to rent Oak Creek's Four Seasons Arena for public events this summer. Private functions will require a $50 fee.
Bible class stirs controversy
A high school Bible class being advocated by some has been the subject of controversy in school districts nationwide.
Sailors off to stellar start
The Moffat County girls soccer team had 18 reasons to laugh and cheer Thursday. Last season, Steamboat Springs routed Moffat County's defense for 18 goals, picking up two easy Western Slope League wins. Thursday, the Sailors once again prevailed, but the final score was 3-1, leaving one sideline giddy and the other all business.
Defining experimental music
Don't ask him for his real name. That person is gone. Now, his real name is The Enigma, and it has been ever since he tattooed the outline for a puzzle over every inch of his body and then proceeded to tattoo his body blue -- piece by piece. His name has been The Enigma ever since he had Teflon horns implanted into his skull. Ever since he transformed himself, slowly and purposefully, into an old-fashion sideshow attraction
Hybrid-electric car makes high-voltage senior project
Matt Holthausen could have made things easy on himself during the last semester of his senior year.
White, Taylor back budget bill
State Rep. Al White was one of six Republicans to break ranks and approve a Democratic plan to fix the budget crisis.
Resident evicted for lack of rent
Woman says leaky roof caused dangerous mold
A woman who was evicted for not paying rent says her landlord didn't fix a leaky roof in the home, resulting in dangerous molds.
City spends more than $200K on water rights
Not even halfway through the legal battle, the city has spent more than $200,000 on its recreational water rights application.
Through a child's eyes
Within the first few minutes of a conversation, Rob Williams is talking about his 4-year-old son. He watches his son with a sense of awe. He never thought he would become a parent, but now that he has, Williams' son has become his muse and the inspiration for much of his recent artwork.
CD reviews
Nash Kato "Debutante" $16.98 I was not here last summer for the most surreal of sights -- Urge Overkill dragged out into the sunlight, playing at Slopeside with green grass and blue sky. And because I was not there, I cannot imagine it. Those who were there still seem vaguely traumatized.
Nordic skiers rebound
After a disappointing showing in Monday's sprint races, the Rocky Mountain Division rebounded in a big way Wednesday.
Dubliners return to 'Boat
The Young Dubliners play a brand of rowdy pub music with Irish heart and all-American sound.
Autumn Phillips: Stench of spring
Before mud season begins, there is poop season. And it is a very dangerous time to be a pedestrian.
Autumn's picks for March 11
Tonight "Hotel Rwanda" When: 1, 4, 7, 9:45 p.m. Where: Chief Plaza Theater, 813 Lincoln Ave. Call: 879-0181 Why you should go: It's the kind of movie that makes you sit through the credits.
Arts calendar for March 11
Saturday An opening reception for new work by Rob Williams and Susan Schiesser will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the TEI Modern Contemporary Gallery in the Torian Plum Plaza. Call 879-2240.
Jig, reel, pint of the good stuff
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a jig, a reel and pint of the good stuff?
Dance to their beat
The members of Moonshine Still have one goal for their band.
Everyone deserves opera
David Malis has supported our small-town opera company since Keri Rusthoi first mentioned her dream out loud.
Music calendar for March 11
Tonight Jazz pianist Paul Potyen When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Lobby of the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel
The Record for March 11
Wednesday, March 9 1:35 a.m. A window reportedly was broken out of the Seventh Street Playhouse building.
Briefs for March 11
Auditions to be held for summer theater workshop
Group to study local nonprofits
Yampa Valley Partners is using the success of the Community Indicators Project to clear the way for a second ambitious project.
Local skiers aim for titles
Six Steamboat Springs skiers are in Vermont this week, hoping to earn an NCAA title during the National Skiing Champ-ionships.
SSWSC picks up podiums
Two podiums in Wednesday's super-G races gave Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club skiers a reason to celebrate at the J-3 Junior Olympic Championships in Vail.
Defense, pitching Sailor strengths
The defense will be sharp. The pitching staff will have depth. The players will have more experience. But the Steamboat Springs baseball team will have to wait to see whether those three things will be enough to finish near the top of the Western Slope League.
Steamboat skier inspired by top award
If 14-year-old Luke Kamieniecki wasn't motivated be-fore last week's Rocky Mountain Freestyle Divisional Championships, he is now.
