Stories for December 12, 2008

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Afternoon

Major storm coincides with added terrain

At least 1 foot of snow predicted as ski area opens more lifts

The first major storm of the winter is hitting Northwest Colorado this weekend. A winter storm warning has been issued for Steamboat Springs and the surrounding areas, with a foot or more of snow expected by Sunday afternoon.

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Steamboat can't keep pace with Castle View

Sailors drop opening game of home tournament, 57-38

Turnovers, poor shooting and a boy named Jade spelled trouble for the Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team in the opening game of its home tournament. The Sailors lost 57-38. They return to play Summit at 4:40 p.m. today in the alternate gym at the high school.

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Flurry of accidents reported Friday

Mambo Italiano nearly became a drive-through in a three-vehicle collision Friday afternoon - one of many accidents reported as weather took its toll on Routt County roads.

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Major storm coincides with added terrain

At least 1 foot of snow predicted as ski area opens more lifts

The first major storm of the winter is hitting Northwest Colorado this weekend. A winter storm warning has been issued for Steamboat Springs and the surrounding areas, with a foot or more of snow expected by Sunday afternoon.

Al White tabbed for Tourism Office Board slot

State senator-elect has said tourism funding is his No. 1 priority

Hayden Republican will assume seat vacated by term-limited state Sen. Jack Taylor of Steamboat Springs.

District's finances healthy, but still lacking

Auditor calls Hayden School District "a clean penny" despite fund decrease

An auditor gave the Hayden School District a clean bill of financial health Thursday, but the district is still struggling - net assets decreased $16,237 last year.

Steamboat briefs for Dec. 12

Christmas Alive nativity show runs through Sunday

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Lift up your voices

Holiday choral events include concerts, sing-along

The Mountain Madrigal Singers have been together long enough to keep each other entertained for hours with stories about past concerts.

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Landscape painter Clyde Aspevig finds inspiration worldwide

Landscape painter Clyde Aspevig has a term for finding light effects and shapes that catch his eye: "I call it landscape snorkeling."

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Orchestra teaches young musicians how to play as a group

Every Monday afternoon this fall, Craig resident Ray Kirk drove 45 minutes to Steamboat Springs so his 14-year-old daughter, Hannah, could play violin with an orchestra.

On Scene: Orchestra chops impressive

I am picky about performances of "Sleigh Ride."

The Record for Dec. 10

Wednesday, Dec. 10 12:44 a.m. A suspicious incident was reported on Cypress Court, where two juveniles appeared to be breaking into vehicles. They were gone when police arrived but appeared to have entered at least one car. Police are investigating.

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Steamboat can't keep pace with Castle View

Sailors drop opening game of home tournament, 57-38

Turnovers, poor shooting and a boy named Jade spelled trouble for the Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team in the opening game of its home tournament. The Sailors lost 57-38. They return to play Summit at 4:40 p.m. today in the alternate gym at the high school.

Yule Log Hunt clue No. 4

A new clue will be published daily in the Steamboat Pilot & Today until the yule log is discovered.

Lodwick qualifies for Nordic event

8 U.S. skiers make Continental Cup

Eight U.S. athletes, including veteran Todd Lodwick, of Steamboat Springs, qualified to compete in this weekend's FIS Nordic Combined Continental Cup events in Park City and Soldier Hollow, Utah, at trials in Steamboat. The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club played a key role in producing two days of outstanding qualifying events despite low early season snow.

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Steamboat girls rout Summit

Stockdale leads way with 26 points

Sailors junior Gracie Stockdale leads way with 26 points in easy opening-round win at Steamboat ShootOut tournament. The girls play D'Evelyn at 6:20 p.m. today in the Kelly Meek Gymnasium.

Hayden boys advance to tournament's semifinal round

The Hayden boys basketball team advanced in the Cowboy Shootout Tournament on Thursday night in Meeker, beating Altamont, 64-55.

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Young Nordic team excited

Squad kicks off competition Saturday at Vail

The start of the high school Nordic skiing season is just a day away, but that doesn't mean Steamboat Springs coach Chrissy Lynch has any idea what to expect when her athletes take to the snow Saturday in their first race at Vail.

Burglaries on rise in Carbondale

Has Carbondale's small-town feel been tarnished by several random burglaries to businesses and homes in the past year? Some locals think so.

Aspen woman starts Unemployment Anonymous help group

When 64-year-old Aspen resident Gette Vhrin lost her job a year ago, she spent the ensuing months feeling hurt. Before being let go, she had been giving "1,000 percent" to the company, she said.

Parade of Museums to hit 4 area locations

About two weeks before Thanksgiving, the Wyman Living History Museum's office manager, Nicki Boulger, had a thought: If a parade of homes is fun, wouldn't the same be true of a parade of museums?

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Mainstreet to unveil festival

Holiday celebration will feature carolers, treats, open houses

Lincoln Avenue will become "Merry Mainstreet" on Saturday night during downtown Steamboat Springs' inaugural Christmas season block party.

Arts Council asks associates to give back in fundraising auction

The Steamboat Springs Arts Council staff had been talking about holding an art auction for a while.

4-H fairgrounds fees limited

Youths won't be charged for most organized group activities

In a meeting that carried an air of tension and included concerned public comment, the Routt County Fair Board agreed to move forward with a fee structure for use of the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden.

YVHA officially downsizes

Board president to apply for Housing Authority's sole staff position

The Yampa Valley Housing Authority's board of directors gave final approval Thursday to a $1.5 million 2009 budget that will eliminate all current employees and put the authority into "survival mode" as it contemplates its future - or lack thereof.

Group to schedule community training to prevent domestic, sexual abuse

Next step: education. Community members and Advocates - Crisis Support Services representatives plan to host a public session on sexual assault and domestic violence.

Three Craig men arrested for suspected poaching

The Colorado Division of Wildlife arrested three Craig residents Thursday evening on suspicion of poaching.

Saturday event to help woman recovering from brain surgery

Penny Paxton can't remember the days in September before she was airlifted to Denver for the removal of a tennis-ball-sized tumor in her brain.

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Amputators cut debut CD

Local rock band plays release show today at Tap House

One look at the track listing for the Amputators' self-titled CD debut should tell you something about these guys: They are not out to impress you.

Margaret Hair: No other book like it

Steamboat Pilot & Today columnist Joanne Palmer will not hype her newly published book, "Life in the 'Boat," herself. So, I am doing it for her.

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Rob Douglas: Lessons from our largest bank heist

Like many folks in the valley, I wear more than one hat when it comes to scratching out a living. In fact, penning this column is a tiny fraction of my work. Given the Alpine Bank heist, I'll change hats and draw on my full-time career to offer some thoughts to local businesses and consumers.