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Oak Creek Town Board members offered statements Thursday night that were both supportive and critical of embattled Mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman; the inability of some non-English-speaking students to complete a state assessment test means the Steamboat Springs School District did not meet state and federal guidelines for student progress; four Steamboat Sailors are still in the hunt for titles after the first day of the Class 4A state tennis tournament in Pueblo; and the Steamboat football team is taking on Montezuma-Cortez in Cortez tonight. Brought to you by Coleman Cook and Sharon Pace-Ward of Colorado Group Realty in Steamboat Springs.
Tigers take on Cards
Homecoming game tonight in Hayden
Hayden football coach Shawn Baumgartner and his players know what's on the line in tonight's game against league foe Grand Valley.
One game at a time
Sailors won't look past Panthers
It would be easy for the Steamboat Springs football team to overlook Montezuma-Cortez tonight.
Four Sailors still alive
Colorado tennis tournament continues today
After surviving weather delays, a tough draw and some foul language, four Steamboat Sailors were still in the hunt for titles at the end of the first day of the Class 4A state tennis tournament at Pueblo City Park.
They won't hold still
Plein air painters capture changing landscape
The two artists featured at Steamboat's Schiesser Gallery share a talent - and sometimes one another's company - while painting "en plein air." But their styles are on opposite ends of the spectrum.
At the movies
Review of "The Departed," "Employee of the Month," "Open Season," "The Guardian," "The Illusionist" and "Man of the Year."
On Scene
Sitting in the back of a car, Dazed and Confused character Mike Newhouse confessed to his friends he didn't want to be a lawyer. When asked what he wanted to do instead, he said, "I wanna dance."
Break out the shot-ski
Band serves up funk rock with a shot of jazz
Vail is a long way from Saudi Arabia, but mountain living suits the Jonny Mogambo Band's frontman just fine. The band, which generally plays funk rock with jazz influences, has traveled the world performing for military personnel. Take, for instance, the time a sniper had to escort band members around Camp Monterey in Saudi Arabia.
More funk than junk
Damon Wood's music career has taken him many places with many people, but his experiences with James Brown always rise to the top.
Allison Plean: Designer genres
Sometimes I feel as if I'm driving around a cassette tape museum stocked will all the mixes I made when I was 17. Regardless of whether it was because I was too lazy or too broke to put a CD player in my most recent car, my daily drives and the accompanying soundtracks make me appreciate the evolution of music - a subject that seems to come up whenever I interview a band.
Oak Creek addresses residents
Mayor's grant writing contract questioned
Town Board members offered statements Thursday night that were both supportive and critical of embattled Mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman. Town Board members Angie Kralj KenCairn and Steve "Spike" Beven were scheduled to address the Town Board during its meeting, and Town Board member Tom Bleuer spoke after he was added to an amended agenda.
Our View: 'No' to amendments 40, 41, 42
At issue: Proposed state amendments 40, 41 and 42
Our view: Each proposed amendment is flawed and should be defeated.
School district reserves increase
Hayden accepts $345,000 in mineral lease money from county
The Hayden School District began the 2006-07 school year with $554,805 in its reserves, or beginning fund balance, compared to $294,758 in reserves in 2005, business manager Jnl Linsacum said. This year, the district took in $345,000 in mineral lease money from Routt County. Mineral lease money is money the county collects from companies that drill in the Hayden School District.
From chats to chaps
KRMR radio switches from talk to country music
KRMR radio, on the dial at 100.5 and 107.3 FM, changed its programming Monday from talk radio to country music. The station is now known as "The Range" and has discarded well-known, national talk-radio hosts including Don Imus, Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura Schlessinger in favor of country stars such as Garth Brooks, Gretchen Wilson and Toby Keith.
Deb Babcock: Protect your trees against sunscald
Gardening
Before the weather turns wintry, take steps to protect your trees from sunscald and other common problems that occur during our fierce winters.
Dressed to kill
It's time for our laid-back town to step it up a notch
It was like a scene from the movie "Pretty Woman." Chrissie Felt, owner of Token Threads, went shopping in Denver to find a fancy dress for the Dressed to Kill party she is co-hosting tonight.
CD reviews
Reviews of Beck, "The Information"; Jerry Lee Lewis, "Last Man Standing"; and Ludacris, "Release Therapy."
The Record for 10-11
The Record for October 11, 2006.
Briefs for 10-13
Area briefs for October 13, 2006.
Trees invade Hayden home
Town manager orders cottonwoods removed within 30 days
Hayden tree lovers might have to bid farewell to three of the town's oldest cottonwoods. The roots from three cottonwood trees that help form a canopy over the east end of town along U.S. Highway 40 have invaded the basement of a home, and similar problems could happen elsewhere.
Gallery to open next month
Artists showcase work in old Pilot printing facility
After 12 months of work and planning, the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat will open its doors Nov. 24.
District fails to meet guidelines
ELL students weren't able to finish CSAP math tests
The inability of some non-English-speaking students to complete a state assessment test means the Steamboat Springs School District did not meet state and federal guidelines for student progress.
