Stories for April 20, 2009

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Snowmaker earns honor

Ski Corp.'s Scott Livingston receives award from Colorado group

Scott Livingston has earned the title of snowmaker of the year, after four years of nominations. Livingston received the award from Colorado Ski Country USA at its 29th Annual Snowmaking and Slope Maintenance Conference and Trade Show, which was held April 6 to 8 in Grand Junction.

Track teams fare well at Rifle meet

Hayden's Holli Salazar again tops in shot put event

The squads from Steamboat Springs, Hayden and Soroco high schools field top finishers in a number of categories. Soroco's Matt Watwood won the discus event and placed third in shot put.

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Jury convicts Aspen man in daylong trial

18-month sentence possible; harassment charge dismissed

A jury Friday convicted an Aspen man of one misdemeanor count that stemmed from an incident in which he allegedly harassed a former lover.

Endurance sports may affect heart

Cardiologist says high-altitude athletes should be aware of risks

Dr. Larry Gaul remembers running with a longtime training partner, and noticing the abnormally fast beeping of his friend's heart rate monitor.

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Track teams fare well at Rifle meet

Hayden's Holli Salazar again tops in shot put event

The squads from Steamboat Springs, Hayden and Soroco high schools field top finishers in a number of categories. Soroco's Matt Watwood won the discus event and placed third in shot put.

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Luke Graham: The best Steamboat has to offer

As soon as it became official that the Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team would make the playoffs for the first time in school history, attention instantly turned to whom, where and when the team would play.

The Record for April 18

Saturday, April 18

Steamboat briefs: Art Museum accepting submissions for sale

Art Museum accepting submissions for sale

Low-cost STD testing offered

People can get checked for diseases at Planned Parenthood

Discounted testing for sexually transmitted diseases will be available Tuesday and Friday at Planned Parenthood. A test for gonorrhea and chlamydia will be $5, and HIV tests will be $5.

Deb Babcock: Raise your garden to new heights

One way to make gardening easier on your body and on the plants is to build a raised bed.

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Snowmaker earns honor

Ski Corp.'s Scott Livingston receives award from Colorado group

Scott Livingston has earned the title of snowmaker of the year, after four years of nominations. Livingston received the award from Colorado Ski Country USA at its 29th Annual Snowmaking and Slope Maintenance Conference and Trade Show, which was held April 6 to 8 in Grand Junction.

Volunteers take action by giving time

In these trying economic times, there is one way to give without affecting your bank account. Yampa Valley Medical Center's employees are more efficient, and patients receive enhanced care because of this mode of giving. The gift is time, given through the daily actions of our volunteers.

Home rule talks roll on

Hayden commission to address boards, finances

Hayden's Home Rule Charter Commission has set a brisk pace. The group spent three hours sifting through discussions of town government, referendums, ordinances and more April 13.

Aging Well: Service helps low-income older adults tackle legal issues

An elderly woman, bombarded by credit offers, incurs overwhelming debt, and creditors threaten legal action. An older man receives a large bill for dental work he is not sure he received, while another elderly individual just needs help getting advance directives in place.

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Horizons wins big with Casino Night

Fundraiser brings in $6,500 for organization

The roulette wheel spun. The ball was dropped. Chips of every color covered red and black numbers. The dealer called out, "22 black!" More than 10 people packed around a seemingly small table let out a roar.

Tri-State workers taken to hospital Saturday

A total of 19 workers at the Tri-State Generation & Transmission power plant were taken to The Memorial Hospital early Saturday morning after complaining of flu-like symptoms.