Stories for October 26, 2007

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Pumpkin Run a way to celebrate fitness, have fun

Students were reminded at Thursday's inaugural Soda Creek Elementary Pumpkin Run that the race was for fun - but once the whistle blew, competitive natures kicked in.

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Soroco faces Rangely in Oak Creek's final 11-man game

It's hard to tell that the Soroco Rams football team has gone winless in Class 1A Western Slope League play this season.

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'Screamboat 9' raises money for CMC

With its ninth annual "Screamboat Chamber of Horror!," the SKY club at Colorado Mountain College wants to make its guests shiver and laugh.

Police urge safe driving during Halloween

Local law enforcement officers are encouraging people who celebrate Halloween this weekend to drive safely and be aware of children on the streets.

The Record for Oct. 24

7:43 a.m. A gas leak was reported in the 36000 block of Tree Haus Drive.

Halloween revelry

What's going on late night for Halloween

Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill ยค Holden Young Trio CD release party (costumes encouraged)

A must-win matchup for Tigers

Hayden football's playoff hopes hang on win tonight against Meeker

For the second year in a row, the Hayden Tigers football season comes down to the team's final regular season game against Meeker.

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Sailors prepare for tourney

Steamboat volleyball faces tough district match-ups

There will be no hiding in the District 8 volleyball tournament. Considering the top four teams - Montrose, Regis, Moffat County and Steamboat - all come in with at least 12 wins, the district might be the toughest in Class 4A.

CD review of "Into the Wild" soundtrack

When Eddie Vedder's voice first cuts through the sounds of Sean Penn's based-on-a-true-story film "Into the Wild," you realize it's been a good while since Vedder has been this passionate about anything.

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Pumpkin Run a way to celebrate fitness, have fun

Students were reminded at Thursday's inaugural Soda Creek Elementary Pumpkin Run that the race was for fun - but once the whistle blew, competitive natures kicked in.

Steamboat briefs for Oct. 26

Dean Smith, former maintenance superintendent at Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden, has accepted the position of assistant airport manager.

Mainstreet, city officials discuss local traffic concerns

A city official said Thursday that a shortage of bus drivers could impact not only this winter's transit service, but also long-term transportation planning in Steamboat Springs.

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Steamboat psychic uses intuition to heal, answer questions

Bee Herz said her first experiences as a psychic medium began when she was a child. At the time, having visions and receiving messages from higher beings was overwhelming and frightening - so much so that Herz would "block" and refuse the information flowing to her.

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Busting with support

Sixth annual Bust of Steamboat showcases artsy bras for a cause

For the sixth annual Bust of Steamboat fundraiser, submissions include decoupage, jewelry, lingerie, painting and mobiles.

Stepping to the top

Holden Young Trio brings its funky debut home

On Saturday, the Holden Young Trio - Young on vocals and guitar, Billy Franklin on bass and Eric Rolls on drums - will bring its first record, "Steps To The Top," to the town where it formed and recorded.

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Steamboat, Rifle set to tangle

Despite two teams almost assuredly in the playoffs, it's not hard to find meaning in tonight's Steamboat Springs-Rifle football game.

Turning up the heat

Social Services helps low-income families pay heating bills

Worried about the winter cold?

Promoting the 'love of books'

Local author to visit Downtown Books

Downtown Books co-owners Carol Jacobson and Caroline Dotson like to provide things for people they may not be able to get otherwise.

Jane McLeod: Better basils

Basil sits high on the list of essential herbs for a kitchen garden and although it is easy to grow, it is a little trickier to have it flourish in our climate. Basil is one of those herbs that romances cooks with its versatility and warm spicy flavor so there is nothing more frustrating than tending a puny under-performing specimen.

A Halloween punk show

Members of The Plagiarists and Amputators use the same word - "starving" - to describe the appetite for loud, fast music in Steamboat Springs.

Margaret Hair: Costume escapism

Halloween gives adults a chance to act like kids

Last year for the holidays, my brother gave me a Lewis Black stand-up comedy CD.