Stories for May 23, 2008

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Swollen Elk River receding

Yampa up next; melt-off also causing rural road problems

Although still above flood stage, the swollen waters of the Elk River are expected to recede this weekend along with temperatures, bringing relief to residents near the Elk's confluence with the Yampa River. The area of the confluence has been flooded to varying degrees since Monday because of the record flows.

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Swollen Elk River receding

Yampa up next; melt-off also causing rural road problems

Although still above flood stage, the swollen waters of the Elk River are expected to recede this weekend along with temperatures, bringing relief to residents near the Elk's confluence with the Yampa River. The area of the confluence has been flooded to varying degrees since Monday because of the record flows.

Focusing on the future

Soroco seniors, superintendent bid farewell

In addition to the 30 graduating seniors who will say their goodbyes to Soroco High School at Saturday's commencement ceremony, the senior class's selected commencement speaker, superintendent Kelly Reed, will say his own farewell.

Steamboat briefs for May 23

The "Giving Bikes Back" program, sponsored by Home ReSource, the Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley, Wheels and Orange Peel Bicycle Service, hosts two upcoming events to provide bicycles for local children, adults and community organizations.

CD review for The Explorers Club

CD review for The Explorers Club, "Freedom Wind"

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Champion of chow

Beau Jo's contest to crown pizza-eating master

There's not much getting around the motivation for holding an eating competition at your restaurant.

On Scene: Cabaret 2008: 'Alive at 25'

For the past week, I have had a song about moose stuck in my head.

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Rooted in reggae

Fort Collins' Dubskin stays true to its genre

Fort Collins band Dubskin is not completely boxed into its roots reggae descriptor.

Helping outside the classroom

2008 Friends of Education praised for work on playgrounds

Julie Taulman, Shelly St. Pierre and Ed MacArthur are quick to praise the generosity of the Steamboat Springs community. But few give more than them.

Transit shortage spotlighted

Leaders kick off summit by outlining funding situation

Two state leaders jump-started the 2008 Economic Summit on Wednesday, giving the long and the short of the transportation scene in Colorado.

Realignment opens up top soccer teams

In an effort to make Western Slope soccer more competitive, the girls Western Slope League is looking at realignment for the 2008-09 season.

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Annual youth lacrosse tourney set for this weekend

Steamboat Youth Lacrosse will host the fifth annual Steamboat Classic Lacrosse Tournament on Saturday and Sunday.

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Ramsey Bernard a finalist for Steinmark Award

Steamboat Springs High School senior Ramsey Bernard was named one of six male finalists for the Rocky Mountain News Steinmark Award on Thursday.

Biodiesel remains a feel-good fuel

Switching to biodiesel is easy, Breckenridge's former public works director said Thursday, but the economics of such a move are not.

Area campgrounds delay openings until summer

Remaining snow from a heavy winter will keep campgrounds in Routt National Forest from opening until the first part of June, as U.S. Forest Service crews work to remove beetle-killed trees and wait for the snow to melt.

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Vail, Breckenridge, Aspen leaders share parking strategies

Participants at the Economic Summit gained some insight into the parking conundrum in other resort towns Thursday.

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More than a feeling

Lumber Jack Jim wins Teen Battle of the Bands with love for music

One of the easiest ways to learn about how the people in a band play together - who influences them, what they listen to, the group's dynamics and individual quirks - is to make them list their favorite songs.

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Rob Douglas: Senseless acts near and far

How did you feel when you learned that five American flags were recently stolen, desecrated or tampered with in Oak Creek?

The Record for May 21

12:07 a.m. A noise complaint was received from the 3100 block of Columbine Drive. Police gave a warning.

Margaret Hair: Eat-off a sign of summer

For the upcoming July issue of At Home magazine, I am writing an article about ice cream.

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Natural ReSource

Community art project highlights salvaged materials

Trying to beautify a landfill might seem like a losing battle, but you have to think of these things in context.