Stories for October 19, 2007

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Meteorologist predicts heavy snow in Steamboat similar to 2005-06

Joe Ramey, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Grand Junction, said Thursday that another storm is expected to dump more snow on the area this weekend. And although that snow will melt by early next week, Routt County residents should keep their shovels handy in the coming months.

Sheriff's Office fires detention deputy

Investigator: Fort Collins incident a violation of conduct policy

A Routt County Sheriff's Office detention deputy was fired Monday for what officials said was violation of the department's conduct policy.

Stories

Steamboat soccer earns postseason play

Thursday could have been a real nail-biter for the Steamboat Springs boys soccer team.

The Record for Oct. 17

3:25 a.m. A 35-year-old New Mexico woman was arrested at a Steamboat Springs hotel on suspicion of shoving a man.

Steamboat briefs for Oct. 19

The Steamboat Springs and Ski Town Rotary Clubs are inviting young professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 to apply for the Rotary Group Study Exchange program, which will take place in Finland from April 10, 2008 through May 15, 2008.

Soroco battles toughest foe yet

Grand Valley and Soroco field two very different football teams.

Hayden takes on Rangley

Push for playoffs begins today

From here on out, all of Hayden High School's football games are must-win.

On Scene

Open mic at Mahogany

Margaret Hair: 'Godspell' boasts strong singing

Vocals highlight opening night of local theater performance

Of the two Jesus musicals - "Jesus Christ Superstar" being the other one, "Godspell" has more room for uplifting messages, creative staging and ad-libbed lines.

Annual Winter Sports Club Ski Swap offers winter gems

A sure sign of the season to come, the annual treasure hunt known as the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Ski and Sport Swap takes place today and Saturday at Steamboat Springs Middle School.

SAFEbuilt, already in Hayden, hopes to win Steamboat contract

A Windsor-based building services contractor is starting to make a lot of noise in Routt County.

Deb Babcock: Organic gardening - a fertile field

If you get a chance to read Barbara Kingsolver's new book, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - A Year of Food Life," you might find it quite interesting.

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'Intense quilting'

Gallery opening includes artistic bedding, pottery, painting

For Jo Stack, who had a hand in 11 of the 15 quilts on display in an exhibit opening tonight at The Depot Art Center, quilting doesn't have to be confined to grandma.

From 'Kashmir' to Kris Kross

Genre lines mean little to Something Underground

Denver rock band Something Underground doesn't like to make set lists, because they don't like to be nailed down - as a rock band, a funk band or anything else.

'I don't care what you play'

Open mic nights give local performers free rein for three songs

On Monday night at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill, sound guy Justin Glaza is pushing things off from a slow start with a pretty lengthy set of solo covers.

Margaret Hair: I want more stuff

Building a scene, one darts league at a time

On the subject of what there is to do here at night, I've heard this comment 50 or so times in two months: "Well, ever since Levelz closed, we don't really have a scene anymore."

School Board candidates go unscripted at forum

In an election season when Steamboat Springs School Board candidates have remained mostly on script, Wednesday night's election forum gave the public some off-the-cuff answers.

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Meteorologist predicts heavy snow in Steamboat similar to 2005-06

Joe Ramey, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Grand Junction, said Thursday that another storm is expected to dump more snow on the area this weekend. And although that snow will melt by early next week, Routt County residents should keep their shovels handy in the coming months.

Stanko tapped for committee

Ritter appoints local rancher to Board of Veteran Affairs

Jim Stanko knows many of the Yampa Valley soldiers serving in or returning from the Middle East. He has known some of them since they were children participating in 4-H Club programs.

Steamboat gears up to face No. 1 Glenwood

Two offenses, nearly 4,500 yards of total offense, more than 320 points scored and the two best quarterbacks in the league.

Stump yourself at trivia night

Popular pub quizzes offer prizes, test useless knowledge

On Wednesday night at The Tap House Sports Grill, teams of six or fewer hunch over tiny slips of paper, mulling over the answers to questions such as, "What band's original name was Mookie Blaylock until concerns about trademark issues led it to change to its current name?"

Benefit today for former Hayden man

Kochenower still in hospital after Sept. 21 motorcycle accident

A benefit for former Hayden resident Tyrrell "Tye" Kochenower is today in Northglenn.

Hayden resident passes away

Ingalls spent past year and half battling infection, diabetes

Hayden resident Tim Ingalls, who spent the past year and a half overcoming open-heart surgery, serious infection and constant battles with diabetes, passed away Oct. 14.