Stories for March 28, 2008

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Soroco Rams hope to make it to state competition

It seems everything has conspired to delay the 2008 debut of the Soroco track team.

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Sailors girls tennis team ready for tournament

The Steamboat Springs High School girls tennis team usually finds itself as the favorite in matches on the Western Slope.

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Laugh at the locals

Ski Town Productions set to slam the 'Boat

It's easy to be mean. Making mean funny takes a little more work.

On Scene: Nada interesting

I have never understood what possesses a band to own - or even borrow - a tour bus.

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Small steps, giant lessons

High school jazz band preparing for clinic, concert

The last time Steamboat Springs High School band director James Knapp brought noted trombonist Darren Kramer into one of his classes was four years ago, at another school. His former students still talk about it.

CD reviews of She & Him and The Presidents of the United States of America

CD reviews of She & Him, "Volume One" and The Presidents of the United States of America, "These Are the Good Times People"

Margaret Hair: A panoramic photographer

If you think tracking wolves in Yellowstone National Park for days at a time is a crazy idea, you've never talked to nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen. That guy knows how to sell it.

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Sports briefs: Local skaters compete in Denver

Thirteen Steamboat figure skaters traveled to Denver for a skating competition March 13 to 16 at South Suburban Ice Arena in Littleton. The local skaters picked up nine first-place finishes.

Bridging the gap

Local programs help youths succeed

Partners in Routt County, a youth mentoring organization, and Integrated Community, an organization working to promote and support the successful integration of immigrant and local community members, collaborate on the four-year-old Bridges program.

Bite of the 'Boat benefits Stepping Stones program

As the Stepping Stones Transition Program goes through a name change and expansion of services, participants in the program's fifth annual Bite of the 'Boat fundraiser are getting their tasting trays ready.

Local skiers travel to nationals

Women lead Steamboat-area racers in Maine

Steamboat skiers Jenny Allen and Ann West led a small contingent of local athletes this week at the U.S. Alpine Championships in Sugarloaf, Maine.

Coal waste scheduled for cleanup

State officials developing project for old mine sites near Milner

The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety is developing a project to clean up coal waste at two inactive mines near Milner.

Man arrested for sex assault

A Steamboat Springs man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a female acquaintance Monday at his condominium.

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Clocktower proposal debated

St. Cloud Resort & Spa seeks major height variances

The St. Cloud Resort & Spa development proposed for the current sites of Clocktower Square, Xanadu Condominiums and the Ski Time Square parking structure received mixed reviews in its first appearance before the Steamboat Springs Planning Commission on Thursday.

Steamboat briefs for March 28

USDA commodities are being distributed for the first quarter of 2008 at LIFT-UP of Routt County offices in Steamboat Springs, Hayden and Oak Creek. The service is part of the Emergency Food Assistance Program.

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Rob Douglas: Ready, shoot, aim

In August 2002, Baltimore Sun reporter Del Wilber broke the news that Baltimore's Police Commissioner, Ed Norris, had used an "off-the-books departmental fund to finance more than $178,000 in expenses." Expectedly, Maryland's political establishment rallied to Norris' side against the hated Sun.

The Record for March 26

1:26 a.m. A suspicious incident was reported in the 800 block of Lincoln Avenue, where merchandise was left on the sidewalk in front of a business. Police took in the items for safekeeping and returned them to the business later that day.

Oak Creek growth a concern

Two candidates challenging incumbent mayor in April 1 election

With Oak Creek's update of its Comprehensive Plan looming this summer, the mayoral candidates in Tuesday's election want to play a role in shaping their town's future growth.

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Deleting the detail

Rodney Wallace has artsy plans for Steamboat series

Denver pop artist Rodney Wallace just saw something that caught his attention. So he stops mid-sentence, sets up a tripod with a small digital camera attached to the top, and snaps a picture.

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Fish Heads forever

The Radiators are starting a fourth decade - but you wouldn't know it

Taking a break from putting together a collection that will chronicle The Radiators' three decades of existence, guitarist Dave Malone is understandably overwhelmed.

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Soroco Rams hope to make it to state competition

It seems everything has conspired to delay the 2008 debut of the Soroco track team.

More arrests follow Tuesday ACET sweep

The All Crimes Enforcement Team arrested three more individuals Wednesday night in Craig in an investigation that resulted in the arrest of 11 men Tuesday.