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City grant winner of 20 years celebrated Thursday
Some of the projects Linda Kakela sent across Wendy DuBord's desk were so good, the deputy city manager jokes that she often wondered whether they were actually legal. In 20 years with the city of Steamboat Springs, Kakela leveraged grants and partnerships into some of the most valued public assets in the Yampa Valley.
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by Brandon Gee
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Nelson Carmichael to be inducted into US Ski Hall of Fame
Only once did Marie Carmichael detect the ambition that made her son Nelson a two-time World Cup moguls season champion and an Olympic bronze medalist. "He was in about ninth or 10th grade, and I was cleaning his room," she said. "I found a note he had written. It said, 'I want to be among the top five skiers in the world.'"
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by Joel Reichenberger
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Another snowstorm pounds Steamboat
The slopes of Mount Werner could see 10 to 20 inches of snow by Saturday afternoon. A winter weather advisory is in effect for the city of Steamboat Springs, and a winter storm warning is in place for the surrounding mountains.
Sailors lacrosse, tennis postponed
Weather delays home action today and Saturday
Inclement weather has put off scheduled home games for Steamboat Springs High School's lacrosse and tennis teams.
Yampa water system running smoothly
No problems reported after repair of Monday night pipe break
Yampa's water is safe for public use after health officials lifted a drinking water advisory Thursday night.
Snow, wind lift avalanche danger level
The avalanche danger in the wake of this week's April Fools' Day dump is considerable at all points of the compass, according to forecasters at the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
Skaters circle for autism
Saturday fundraiser to benefit Yampa Valley programs
Steamboat Springs skaters are ready to slide circles around themselves for the second annual skate-a-thon to benefit the Yampa Valley Autism Program, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Expo to showcase local merchandise
The first Northwest Colorado Products Expo is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.
Photo exhibit focuses on rural California
Not much has changed in Raymond, Calif., since Morgan Peterson grew up there. More accurately, not much has changed in Raymond since the turn of the 20th century. There's a casino about 10 miles away, and Yosemite National Park isn't far.
Rotary fundraiser to draw crowd
Tango & Cash event encourages raffle bargaining
Toward the end of the Steamboat Springs Rotary clubs' annual Tango & Cash fundraiser, 10 people are given a chance to be reasonable and split their odds at $7,000 in prize money 10 ways.
City grant winner of 20 years celebrated Thursday
Some of the projects Linda Kakela sent across Wendy DuBord's desk were so good, the deputy city manager jokes that she often wondered whether they were actually legal. In 20 years with the city of Steamboat Springs, Kakela leveraged grants and partnerships into some of the most valued public assets in the Yampa Valley.
Rob Douglas: Routt County's April fools
On Wednesday, the Routt County Board of Commissioners demonstrated their brand of April Fools' Day humor by cutting all county employees' pay 10 percent.
Sheriff Wall's legal bills top $40,000
County refuses payment on $8,500 of disputed services
Routt County taxpayers paid a private law firm more than $40,000 for Sheriff's Office legal services in 2008.
Sports briefs: Volleyball squad takes 3rd
The NORCO West 16s club volleyball team netted a third-place finish at a Lakewood tournament Sunday to finish its season with a 17-10 record overall.
Eagle requires carbon monoxide detectors
The words 'additional government regulation' raise hackles for many citizens but if anyone needs a testimonial regarding the town of Eagle, Colorado's new carbon monoxide detector rules, just give Ron Beard a call.
Marketers turn to Facebook
Experts tout social networking sites as new word-of-mouth
When heavy hitters such as Travelocity and Google start talking about using social media for marketing, people tend to sit up and listen.
Glenwood, Aspen, Telluride airports make "top 10 challenging" list
The Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport has made a "top 10 challenging mountain airports" list in a national aircraft association magazine. Aspen's airport also is on the list.
The Record for April 1
12:16 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Bangtail Way where a vehicle had gone off the road. Everything was fine.
Steamboat briefs: Man charged in suspected domestic violence case
Hayden police Wednesday used a Taser on a 46-year-old Mexican man living in Hayden as officers arrested him on suspicion of domestic violence.
CD review of "It's Blitz!," by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs weren't that great at being garage punks.
On Scene: Penguin Plunge
The two years I've participated in Penguin Plunge have started and ended in almost exactly the same way:
Reggae-jam band Roots of Creation goes for shared experience
There's something to be said for the shared experience of live music. For Roots of Creation lead singer and guitarist Brett Wilson, it goes something like this: "You can create your own emotion and feelings from instrumental music and improvisational music," he said about the reggae-jam approach his New Hampshire-based band uses to play shows.
Margaret Hair: Bringing the stage to Steamboat
Stuart Handloff remembers a simpler time: a time when Steamboat Springs nightlife was just getting started and there wasn't all that much to do.
Nelson Carmichael to be inducted into US Ski Hall of Fame
Only once did Marie Carmichael detect the ambition that made her son Nelson a two-time World Cup moguls season champion and an Olympic bronze medalist. "He was in about ninth or 10th grade, and I was cleaning his room," she said. "I found a note he had written. It said, 'I want to be among the top five skiers in the world.'"
Youth Services seeks $1 million grant
In an effort to reach out to the community's runaway and homeless youths, Moffat County's Youth Services Department has applied for a $1 million grant.
SSO musicians to play without pay
The outlook for a Steamboat Springs Orchestra season finale was grim. The ensemble couldn't meet budget on ticket sales.
Sailors girls soccer trumps Eagle Valley, 8-0
It took 45 seconds Thursday for Eagle Valley to see the type of team it wants to become.
SSHS' 'Fools' and CMC's 'Charlie Brown' productions to take stage
Director Mike Brumbaugh's original vision for a spring theater production was darker.
Steamboat native looks forward with senior voice recital
When he was in eighth grade, Ian Noble sang "La donna e mobile" from the opera "Rigoletto" to audition for a scholarship from Emerald City Opera.
