Stories for October 2, 2008

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Stoked to play

Steamboat senior returns to field after ACL injury in spring

It's not in Kevin Stokes' upbeat personality to let anything get him down.

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Mesa State's King sets up for success

When it comes to volleyball, Tara King found out her mom was right. "In seventh grade, we started school sports," King recalled. "I came running home with (football) papers and gave them to my mom. ... She just ripped them up, put them in the trash, and said, 'You know what's a cool sport, is volleyball.'"

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Couple to buy YVRA shops

Roksolana McFadden taking over Hangar stores with husband

Roksolana and Brian McFadden plan to take over the Hangar gift shop and the Hangar Express at YVRA. The Routt County Board of Commissioners approved the switch Tuesday, pending an OK from the county's finance officials.

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Miles fly by for Ulrich, Engle

Middle school students run alongside United Way fundraisers

The Steamboat Springs Running Series had its season-ending race nearly three weeks ago, with the final finisher in that race unofficially wrapping up running season in Routt County.

Reiter rides to opening World Cup race

Alpine snowboarder Justin Reiter was excited about the opening World Cup race of the season, even if it will take place inside what he refers to as a giant refrigerator.

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Stoked to play

Steamboat senior returns to field after ACL injury in spring

It's not in Kevin Stokes' upbeat personality to let anything get him down.

Charges still waiting in drug case

The District Attorney's Office has yet to file charges against a man arrested last month in connection with a major marijuana growth and distribution operation discovered south of Steamboat Springs.

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Local Olympian goes to class

Lalive visits with Christian Heritage School students

Who better to judge a book report on world-class athletes than a member of their ranks? Olympian and world-class skier Caroline Lalive joined Lauri Bradt's fourth- and fifth-grade class at the Christian Heritage School on Tuesday to quiz the students on sports-related books they have read during the first month of school.

Market issues hit home

Experts expect fallout from crisis to affect construction, credit

Make no mistake, experts said: The economic problems battering the nation are coming to Steamboat Springs.

Steamboat briefs for Oct. 2

Crime Stoppers seeks help finding graffiti criminals

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City joins green program

The city of Steamboat Springs has joined the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's Sustainable Business Program, with two public buildings earning certification for green practices.

The Record for Sept. 30

1:18 a.m. A road hazard was reported near mile marker 136 on U.S. Highway 40.

Schools score well on reports

Steamboat High School misses Adequate Yearly Progress goal

The schools of Routt County fared well on annual Adequate Yearly Progress reports from the Colorado Department of Education, but because of one goal left unmet, the Steamboat Springs School District failed to meet the state's goals.