Stories for April 19, 2008

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Salazar packs punch at Rifle

Hayden junior qualifies for state, sets school record with powerful throws

Holli Salazar heard the roar and rushed first to a friend, then to her father. She clung tight to both in turn as friends, family and admirers refused to wait in line and hollered congratulations through the crowd.

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Bookstore building flips its lid

Former Off the Beaten Path gutted to make way for saloon

The visible transformation of a modern Steamboat Springs landmark began Friday.

Hockey players head to regional camp

Bender, Patten and Matt Dawes chosen for elite event in Salt Lake City

Three Steamboat Springs hockey players have been selected to compete in the Rocky Mountain District camp at the end of the month.

Motorcycle fatalities up in Colorado

While the number of motorcycle licenses issued in Colorado is increasing, motorcycle-related fatalities are increasing at a faster rate, prompting the Colorado Department of Transportation to launch its new Live to Ride safety program.

Resort Group courts Iron Horse

City in final negotiations for inn's private management

Steamboat Springs officials are close to finalizing an agreement that would provide for the private management of the city-owned Iron Horse Inn, a move that could save the city about $62,000 a year.

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Tom Ross: Thrush goes off course; birders migrate to Steamboat

The pilgrims come from all across North America and even Europe to a quiet dead-end street in Old Town Steamboat Springs. They are all strangers but welcome in the home of Jan and Vic Serafy overlooking the rushing snowmelt of Soda Creek. The pilgrims come for the thrill of spotting a songbird that has no business in Colorado.

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Lumber man celebrates 45 years

Hicks worked 'from grunt to manager and back' at business

Wendell Hicks is an icon at Steamboat Lumber. A regular employee since 1963, Wendy, as he is known to friends and customers, has worked through nine U.S. presidents and six managers of the lumber yard, not including the years he worked as manager of the store.

Steamboat briefs for April 19

The Carpenter's Ball to benefit Routt County Habitat for Humanity begins at 6 p.m. May 17 at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. Dinner is at 7 p.m., followed by dancing.

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Salazar packs punch at Rifle

Hayden junior qualifies for state, sets school record with powerful throws

Holli Salazar heard the roar and rushed first to a friend, then to her father. She clung tight to both in turn as friends, family and admirers refused to wait in line and hollered congratulations through the crowd.

The Record for April 17

5:49 a.m. Police assisted a motorist in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue.

Building assets, opportunities

Young people need a variety of people in their lives to nurture internal strengths and external supports, known as the 40 Developmental Assets. During the past two months, this series has covered each of the eight asset categories: Support, Constructive Use of Time, Empowerment, Boundaries and Expectations, Commitment to Learning, Positive Values, Social Competencies and Positive Identity.