Stories for August 20, 2008

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Lamansky prepares for assistant role

Longtime SSHS teacher promoted to second in command after 28 years at school

After 28 years of walking the halls of Steamboat Springs High School, Marty Lamansky finally has moved into the "fishbowl."

Vocational center to open on time

Kleckler: Facility should be ready Sept. 2

The sounds of banging, building and repairing are set to echo soon in Hayden High School's Babson-Carpenter Career and Technical Education Center.

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Galaxy deal still on hold

Florida company would bring strong performance record to YVRA

The company that hopes to replace Spectrum Jet Center as the fixed base operator at Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden currently runs an award-winning chain of five airport service centers in Florida.

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Vocational center to open on time

Kleckler: Facility should be ready Sept. 2

The sounds of banging, building and repairing are set to echo soon in Hayden High School's Babson-Carpenter Career and Technical Education Center.

Smith sinks ace on No. 8

Kansas City man scores second one

There was no doubt Nelson Smith's four-person scramble team was going to take his shot on No. 8 at Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club on Friday.

Steamboat briefs for Aug. 20

Lotto ticket sold at 7-Eleven hits big

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A different look

Young boys tennis team opens season today at Montrose

The numbers, the years and the players change, but the expectations of the Steamboat Springs High School boys tennis team never do.

Murray Tucker: McCain an oil shill

"Drill now! Drill Here!" I couldn't agree more with John McCain. So why is he addressing himself to the Congress? Oil companies now hold more than 68 million acres of leased territory including more than 40 million offshore. What can Congress do? Exactly what they have done for the last 30 years, nothing! And John McCain is a substantial contributor. All that Congress might do is remove the federal restriction on offshore drilling, leaving that decision to the states. Already, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California and McCain supporter, has effectively said, "Not in my backyard!"

Ann Marie Trout: Oak Creek news unfair

I found the article titled "Oak Creek Town Board hears concerns about police," in Saturday's Steamboat Today, very interesting.

Our View: Olympic torch shines on local athletes

If you live in Steamboat Springs, it's not unlikely that you frequently share casual conversations with Olympic athletes - there are almost 60 of them to get to know. It's possible you've chatted with an Olympian and were not even aware of it.

The Record for Aug. 18

12:19 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 800 block of Howelsen Parkway. Police gave a warning.

Buff Pass Hill Climb presents 3,500 feet of vertical climbing

There's nothing really fancy to today's Buff Pass Hill Climb, the second-to-last race in this year's Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series.

Scant turnout for city manager discussion

The Steamboat Springs City Council had a hard time moving past its old city manager at a Tuesday meeting intended to discuss its next one.

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Fire cause under investigation

The cause of a wildland fire that threatened two homes southwest of Steamboat Springs last week still is unknown, Routt County Emergency Management Director Chuck Vale said Tuesday.

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Lamansky prepares for assistant role

Longtime SSHS teacher promoted to second in command after 28 years at school

After 28 years of walking the halls of Steamboat Springs High School, Marty Lamansky finally has moved into the "fishbowl."

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Joanne Palmer: Happy New-Thanks-Mas-Ween!

Happy New Year! Pop open that bottle of bubbly, settle down in front of the TV and get ready for the ball to drop in Times Square. What? It's only August? Yes, only August. But sadly, I already have spotted Halloween candy in one local store. The way I calculate it, in a few short days the Christmas merchandise will be upon us.

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Derby, concert draw crowds

Fair events filled stands during weekend

The grandstands were packed to the gills two nights in a row during this year's Routt County Fair.