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Jenkins prepare pigs for fair
Challenges, responsibilities of raising animals shift in final weeks
For Shealie and Harry Jenkins, early summer days of wrangling loose pigs have been replaced by efforts to perfect the animals in time for the Routt County Fair that begins Aug. 13 in Hayden.
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by Brandon Gee
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Steamboat briefs: VNA offers tools to help residents quit nicotine
The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association and Colorado Quit Line can help residents quit their nicotine habit.
The Record for August 1
12:37 a.m. Police arrested a 42-year-old Steamboat man on suspicion of third-degree assault, criminal mischief, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, related to a report of domestic violence.
Student standards may replace CSAPs
State department to discuss changing expectations for students
When the Colorado Department of Education adopted its model content standards in 1993, the expectations for students were vague and broad. The department is working to fix that
Jane McLeod: Old herb makes a heart merry
An aptly named but seldom considered herb is salad burnet (Poterium sanguisorba or Sanguisorba minor). It is a pretty plant with dainty decorative leaves whose looks belie the fact it is a hardy perennial.
African drum performance troupe in town for classes, shows
A former local is returning to Steamboat Springs today to help teach an African drum and dance class. JJ Odell is teaching and performing today and Tuesday with the Boulder-based troupe Kissidugu, West African Percussion and Dance.
Monday Medical: Cataract surgery can correct vision loss
During Cataract Awareness Month in August, the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to remind people they don't have to live with vision loss from cataracts.
Jenkins prepare pigs for fair
Challenges, responsibilities of raising animals shift in final weeks
For Shealie and Harry Jenkins, early summer days of wrangling loose pigs have been replaced by efforts to perfect the animals in time for the Routt County Fair that begins Aug. 13 in Hayden.
Aging Well: Resurrecting the art of storytelling
Al Dietsch has worn several distinguished hats throughout his life, including lawyer, businessman and officer in the U.S. Navy. It wasn't until retirement that he encountered one of the more scary experiences of his life: Telling a story to school children.
Luke Graham: Steamboat becoming a football hub
Although Colorado isn't a hotbed for college football recruiters and usually sends only a few players to Division I programs across the nation, it's hard not to like what is going on right here in Steamboat Springs.
Elissa Greene: Strings tuning up for finales
Even though it seems like we just got started, the final week of Strings Music Festival's main subscription season is upon us.
Fire Management Unit: Spring Creek fire 90 percent contained
Firefighters working on a wild fire near Rangely reached 90 percent containment by Saturday night, the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit reported.
