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Labor Day weekend full of things to do
Labor Day weekend typically marks the end of summer. This year, summer is being ushered out with numerous events for all sensibilities and ages at locations including Oak Creek, downtown Steam�--�--boat Springs and the summit of Mount Werner.
Man accepts plea in sex assault case
A 45-year-old South Routt County man pleaded guilty Thursday to abusing and trying to sexually assault a teenage girl.
Center's scope undetermined
Residents gather at Centennial Hall to discuss future of community center
A plan for what a new community center will offer should be in place before residents vote on the expansion of Bud Werner Memorial Library in November.
Autumn Phillips: Anonymity in flight
Upgrade me. Upgrade me. Upgrade me.
Airport celebrates 50 years
For years, fly-ins have been a small-airport tradition. Pilots get together to share stories and show off their planes.
Bulldogs no trouble for Tigers
There's a reason Tim Taylor wasn't a member of last year's Hayden football team.
Marijuana measure mulled
Hayden Town Board receptive to resolution request
The Hayden Town Board on Thursday was receptive to a request for a resolution supporting medical marijuana.
Artificial turf field on hold after high bids received
The city of Steamboat Springs' plans to build an artificial turf field near Christian Heritage School are on hold after bids came in at almost double what was estimated.
Nurses help with relief effort
For seven nurses from Yampa Valley Medical Center, it wasn't enough to watch the rescue efforts happening in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast.
Azteca needs new location
Popular burrito place attracts Steamboat cross-section
One of Steamboat Springs' most popular casual eateries has two months to find a new home. Azteca Taqueria, where high school students and defense attorneys rub shoulders over burritos, has lost its lease in the two-story log building at 402 Lincoln Ave.
Arts Calendar for Sept. 2
¤ Opening reception for new wooden turned bowls by Glen Paulk and watercolors by Dedi Knox will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wild Horse Gallery. The gallery is in the Sheraton Steamboat Resort, open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 879-7660.
Autumn's Picks for Aug. 31
Tonight "40-Year-Old Virgin" When: 7:10 and 9:40 p.m. Where: Chief Plaza Theater, 813 Lincoln Ave. Call: 879-0181
Art reveals itself
Anyone who knew Glen Paulk as president of Steamboat Ski Area in the 1970s might not recognize the man in his woodshop. He stands at the lathe, peeling away layers of bark and wood until a shape begins to reveal itself. He follows grain, texture and flaw as his muse.
CD reviews for Sept. 2
It's been years since I walked straight to the jazz section of a record store to search for mind-wringing sounds by the likes of Ornette Coleman, and so it happened that the hand of jazz had to reach into the rock section to find me.
Music calendar for Sept. 2
Tonight Steve Boynton When: 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Brauns Bar & Grill, 709 Lincoln Ave. Cost: Free Call: 870-1441
It's all happening in Oak Creek
Labor Day weekend full of entertainment
In 1975, KFMU was the kind of place where disc jockeys brought their records from home to work, where dogs were welcome and where, if you were hungry while you were on the air, you put on a record and walked next door to Mary Jane's Kitchen in Oak Creek.
On Scene for Sept. 1
The new dog in town Levelz Nightclub has a new guard dog.
Laughing at mortality
When a friend recommended a book about the history of cadavers, I went to the store expecting to walk away with a few nights of dry but informative science-journal reading.
The Record for Sept. 2
1:42 a.m. Loud screaming and yelling reportedly was heard near Old Fish Creek Falls Road and U.S. Highway 40.
Local plans family-to-family help
After watching hours of news coverage about the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, Linda Laughlin woke up Thursday morning with an idea.
Cresting the wave of a movement
The band deSoL isn't ambitious. It just wants to be the Bob Marley of Latino music. It wants to change the world.
We steer the set list
There's a reason Cracker is one of the best bands to see live. More than most bands, Cracker's shows are an interplay between the audience and the music.
Sailors, Arvada an even matchup
The Steamboat Springs High School football team has players that fit well in Arvada's football program, and vice versa.
Swimmers super in 2005
Team Lightning, the Steamboat Springs swim team, wrap�--ped up its season with a party Sunday afternoon.
Briefs for Sept. 2
The Wolverine Fire in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area grew slightly to about 300 acres Thursday morning, Forest Service officials said.
TMH still recruiting full-time surgeon
In the two years that The Memorial Hospital has been recruiting a general surgeon, there have been many qualified applicants, others who were interested, but none who have made a perfect fit.
Hospital pharmacies on cutting edge
The Pneumatic tubes, Pyxis dispensing and the Meditech computer systems make the pharmacy at the Yampa Valley Medical Center a marvel of modern medicine.
Nursery gives special care to babies who need it most
The Special Care Nursery at Yampa Valley Medical Center stays dark, quiet and warm on purpose - it's meant to mimic a mother's womb.
Craig hospital's capital campaign is going well
With each dollar, a new facility for The Memorial Hospital comes closer to becoming a reality.
New laser technology enhances dental care
Improvements in the field of dentistry are leaving doctors and patients healthier, happier and smiling brighter.
Dentist's arrival kicks clinic into a higher gear
The phone still rings off the hook with patients needing dental care at the Northwest Colorado Dental Care Clinic.
CNCC nursing program numbers continue to grow
Colorado Northwestern Community College-Craig is playing host to the largest crop of nursing students seen in the program's three years.
Hospital making switch from film to digital imaging
Moving from film to digital at the Yampa Valley Medical Center's radiology department will save the hospital and patients time and space. By the start of the ski season, YVMC hopes to make the switch from film to digital images for X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, computed tomography and nuclear medicines.
Procedure for achalasia done for the first time at YVMC
Dr. John Sharp, a gastroenterologist, performed a medical "first" at Yampa Valley Medical Center this summer. His patient, a 57-year-old man who lives in Craig, had suffered for years from a condition that affected his ability to swallow foods and liquids.
Therapeutic massage good for relaxation, pain relief
While massage therapy is relaxing, its benefits go much deeper than just easing the strain of a busy day.
New surgery option for back pain
Lower back pain due to degeneration of vertebral discs is a massive health problem in this country, affecting an estimated 12 million people. Last year, 200,000 Americans sought relief with spinal fusion surgery.
Public input key in CEO search at Craig hospital
The ideal candidate for the position of administrator at The Memorial Hospital will meet a long list of community requirements.
VNA works to secure Haven's future
Several years ago, The Haven Assisted Living Center's future was uncertain. Now the Hayden facility is steps away from having a new owner and becoming a platform for improving senior services - and seniors' quality of life - throughout the Yampa Valley.
Technology revolutionizes hospital, patient services
Imagine a busy winter day in the emergency department at Yampa Valley Medical Center. The staff physician and support staff are already managing two cases of strained knees, a closed head injury and a laceration when a patient comes in with an unknown internal injury.
'Doak' provides innovative care
Come evening, an elderly resident at the Doak Walker Care Center used to fret about who would feed the chickens.
Best of the herd
Northwest Colorado boasts largest elk population in the state
Northwest Colorado has the largest elk herd in Colorado and probably the nation, drawing hunters to the area in droves. The state relies on hunters to keep that population at a manageable size.
Understanding hunting unit information can enhance success
Northwestern Colorado has earned a reputation as one of the best places in the country to hunt for elk.
Point system may change
The Colorado Division of Wildlife created the preference points system as a way to try to accommodate hunters.
Cow licenses might be hard to find
Hunters in Northwest Colorado who take the opportunity to buy an over-the-counter cow elk license for granted might want to pay careful attention to a process unfolding at the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
Outfitters tailored to meet hunters' needs
Given the vast expanse of hunting land in Northwest Colorado, hunters unfamiliar with the area can face a daunting task that stacks the odds against finding a quality animal.
Fewer over the counter licenses available
A new hunting season structure means the last wave of hunters this fall won't have unlimited access to elk tags.
DOW licenses available online
The Colorado Division of Wildlife offered online applications for elk licenses for the first time in 2004.
DOW has limited licenses left
In addition to the unlimited elk licenses available over-the-counter for the second and third season, the Colorado Division of Wildlife has 185,000 elk licenses available to hunters in the draw.
Elk not the only game in town
All it takes is an early evening drive along a rural highway in Northwest Colorado to get acquainted with Colorado's growing deer population.
Private versus public hunting
One of the many choices hunters face during planning is whether to hunt on private or public land.
Area retailers offer advice on stocking up
When hunters walk through the doors of the Straightline sporting goods store in Steamboat Springs, they will find all the basic items they need for hunting.
Ammo is about preference
In the hand load versus store-bought ammunition debate, it all comes down to preference, said Jules Palyo, owner of Pack Country Outfitters in Oak Creek.
Going off the beaten path
From food and equipment to travel and lodging, planning an annual hunting excursion can be expensive.
Bowhunting offers sporting challenge
For Dennis Slunaker, getting close to a deer or elk is the "thrill of a lifetime" that separates bow hunting from other types of hunting.
Simple fitness program is key to healthy living
To local fitness instructors, exercise is not just about leaner thighs or a tight tummy. It's about living a better and longer life.
Preceptors help new nurses with what's not in textbooks
There's a lot to nursing that isn't in the textbooks. "They say 80 percent of an RN's job goes unnoticed, and those are the things you have to teach and explain to a new graduate," said Natalie Booker, registered nurse and director of Inpatient Services for Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Camouflage allows hunters to get as close as possible
When getting a shot depends on stealth, the scent of your detergent, the sound of your movements or the sight of you could destroy any hope of bagging a trophy.
Making the right call
Using a game call is considered by some to be "active" hunting -- used instead of sitting motionless in a blind, the hunter is working to improve the chance of success.
