Stories for April 18, 2008

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Flood danger rising

Officials stress high water preparation, planning

Routt County officials are preparing for high water and flooding conditions in the coming weeks as the area faces disconcerting weather patterns, high snowpack and heightened runoff.

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Reed resigns as South Routt superintendent

Superintendent to leave school district June 30 for Grand Junction job

South Routt School District Superintendent Kelly Reed announced his resignation Thursday night. His resignation is effective June 30.

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'He's all about the joy'

Congolese dance/drum teacher Titos Sompa embraces life with his art

No one - at least not anyone in Steamboat - knows how old Congolese dancer and drummer Titos Sompa is.

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Sailors girls lacrosse falls

Steamboat Springs shut out by St. Mary's Academy

A day after picking up its first win of the season, the Steamboat Springs High School girls lacrosse team reverted back to some bad habits in Thursday's 20-0 loss to St. Mary's Academy.

The Record for April 16

12:35 a.m. A noise complaint was received from the 3300 block of Columbine Drive. Steamboat Springs police gave a warning.

Steamboat briefs for April 18

The Steamboat Springs Education Fund Board has launched its new Web site at www.steamboateducationfund.org. The Fund Board is a nonprofit, independent corporation that administers revenues from the city's half-cent sales tax for education.

River Road to reopen tonight

River Road is due to reopen at 6 p.m. today after a mudslide closed the road in both directions near Tree Haus on Tuesday.

CD reviews of Man Man

"Rabbit Habits"

There are a couple of spots on Man Man's "Rabbit Habits" where you can tell how sickeningly fascinating the band's live set must be.

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Organized confusion

Laura Wait might not plan her books, but that doesn't mean she hasn't got a plan

In preparation for an upcoming book art contest in Tucson, Ariz., Steamboat artist Laura Wait has been trying to hone her metalworking skills.

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Teaching technique

DKO Jazz Sextet focuses on style, thought behind music

While members of the Darren Kramer Organization Jazz Sextet set up for their own rehearsal after an afternoon clinic at Steamboat Springs High School on Tuesday, members of the SSHS Jazz Ensemble nervously thanked Kramer for his time.

CNCC to rebid residence halls

College officials 'uncomfortable' with design-build process

It's back to the bids for Colorado Northwestern Community College.

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Sailors only taking small squad to Rifle

The existence of spring break is the bane of all spring sports coaches, because the weeklong vacation typically pulls athletes away at a time when every practice counts.

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Flood danger rising

Officials stress high water preparation, planning

Routt County officials are preparing for high water and flooding conditions in the coming weeks as the area faces disconcerting weather patterns, high snowpack and heightened runoff.

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Celebrating 90 years

Families and friends host birthday parties for Gay, Monger

When those who know them well describe the dispositions of longtime Routt County residents Elaine Gay and Evelyn Monger, one word comes up before others: strong.

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Developers lay out Ski Time Square demolition schedule

This summer, Ski Time Square will be the site of demolition, police training - and one heck of a yard sale.

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Rob Douglas: A Dear Jon letter

As everyone is busy this weekend decamping for their annual pilgrimage to warmer climes, I thought I'd sneak a private letter to City Council freshman Jon Quinn while no one's looking. This is eyes-only to Jon Quinn. Everyone else, turn the page to last night's Avs recap.

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Rock, roll and soul power

Harmonious Junk does its own thing, with lessons from Brown

Damon Wood is well aware that to ask something like, "So, what's the difference between playing bars in Colorado and touring with James Brown in Europe?" is to ask something extraordinarily stupid.

On Scene: North Routt Chili Cook-off

Not eating anything for the 10 hours leading up to the sixth annual North Routt Chili Cook-off was a mistake. As was showing up more than an hour into the event, thinking there still would be food.

Margaret Hair: Time for tunes outside

With ski season over, a couple of sunny days behind us and a handful of outdoor concerts already set for Steamboat this summer, I'm having trouble holding a thought on anything that isn't related to listening to live music while simultaneously burning my pasty face off.