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SSHS golf team starts Monday as 3 varsity golfers return
The Steamboat Springs High School golf team's season begins Monday, a week before the rest of the fall sports practices start. The Sailors open practice at 9 a.m. at Haymaker Golf Course.
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by Luke Graham
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Community youth group to sell produce at next farmers market
Sean Fairlie couldn't be distracted as he picked weeds Tuesday morning. Looking down, his brown hair hanging over his eyeglasses as he placed the weeds into a plastic plant holder, Fairlie, 18, said it was "amazing" being able to watch something grow that he planted.
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by Jack Weinstein
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'Cash for Clunkers' stalls
Car sellers wait to ensure reimbursement from government
Local car dealerships have put their "Cash for Clunkers" sales on hold until they're confident the government will put aside enough money to reimburse them. The federal program allows buyers to save as much as $4,500 when trading in older cars for more fuel efficient new ones. Lawmakers started the program with $1 billion in the fund. Congress is considering adding another $2 billion.
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by Blythe Terrell
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Stories
Fortress reports $171 million net loss
Parent of ski area's parent company reported second-quarter financials today
The private-equity and hedge fund manager is the parent company of Intrawest, which is the parent company of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. Some Fortress funds are invested in development at the base area of Mount Werner in Steamboat Springs.
Colorado bicyclists gain new road rules
Protections are among 151 laws that go into effect today
Laws that take effect today require Colorado motorists to give cyclists a 3-foot berth when passing, and allow drivers to cross a double yellow line, when safe, to pass cyclists.
City Council discusses moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries
A local entrepreneur's proposal to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Steamboat Springs sent tremors through city government Tuesday, but the City Council rejected a proposed emergency moratorium on such businesses.
Community youth group to sell produce at next farmers market
Sean Fairlie couldn't be distracted as he picked weeds Tuesday morning. Looking down, his brown hair hanging over his eyeglasses as he placed the weeds into a plastic plant holder, Fairlie, 18, said it was "amazing" being able to watch something grow that he planted.
Riders crank at Crankworx
Local mountain bikers gravitate toward top finishes
After watching the professional downhill mountain bike riders at last year's Crankworx Colorado Free Ride Mountain Bike Festival, young Steamboat Springs rider Ben Siegel was ready to have a shot.
Race is back on trails of Howelsen
Local riders gear up for some new twists
The glory of the Steamboat Springs Town Challenge mountain bike race series is that no matter the course, events are always a little bit different.
The Record for Aug. 3, 2009
Monday, Aug. 3
Steamboat Briefs: Chip-and-seal work begins today on section of CR 16
Routt County's chip-and-seal season is here. Crews will begin resurfacing Routt County Road 16 from C.R. 212 to C.R. 18A, a 1.1 mile section, today. Chip-and-seal is a less expensive version of surface treatment that combines a layer of asphalt with a layer of fine aggregate, or chips.
Woman declines Oak Creek law position
The woman who was offered the job of community service officer in Oak Creek declined the position Monday, town officials said.
Stephanie Wilson, Johnny Fisher: Dude ranching alive, well
We couldn't help but notice The Associated Press article that appeared in Tuesday's paper regarding the state of the dude ranch industry. Our good friends in Colorado and Arizona were all quoted, speaking about the decrease in bookings this year. As we are a small industry, we are truly friends with each of those ranchers quoted, and we are aware that many of their ranches are feeling a pinch this year because of lower bookings.
Henry R. Savage: Krugman off-base
I am writing in response to Paul Krugman's Saturday column about Medicare. He presents Medicare as the shining example of single-payer government health care for the elderly that we should all want for all our health care. How ridiculous.
Our View: Alliance response leaves more questions
If the Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley expects to play a continued role in public policy decisions, it should expect public scrutiny of its mission and agenda.
Airline program costs $2.1 million
Ski Corp., marketing district, Fly Steamboat pay for winter service
Steamboat Springs' airline program cost more than $2 million last ski season. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., the Local Marketing District and Fly Steamboat paid airlines $2.11 million to meet their guaranteed revenue agreements.
Greg and Pam Gundlach: Protect park
The design-planning process and recent conceptual plan for Rita Valentine Park by Chris Wilson, Director of Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services for the city of Steamboat Springs, disregards several important facts:
Adult League Softball: Coed results for Aug. 4, 2009
Coed "B" and "D" League softball
Adult League Softball: Men's "B" League results for Aug. 3, 2009
Men's "B" League softball
Kevin Bennett confirms candidacy
Hermacinski settles on running for 2-year, at-large seat
Former City Council President Kevin Bennett confirmed Tuesday that he will run for a District 1 seat in this year's City Council election.
SSHS golf team starts Monday as 3 varsity golfers return
The Steamboat Springs High School golf team's season begins Monday, a week before the rest of the fall sports practices start. The Sailors open practice at 9 a.m. at Haymaker Golf Course.
Joanne Palmer: Decorating Steamboat style
"Mom, you are a turkey vulture!" My son shrieked, embarrassed and horrified that his mother would slow the car down to inspect a free couch on the side of the road. Comments like these make me wonder, why don't children come with prerecorded messages?
'Cash for Clunkers' stalls
Car sellers wait to ensure reimbursement from government
Local car dealerships have put their "Cash for Clunkers" sales on hold until they're confident the government will put aside enough money to reimburse them. The federal program allows buyers to save as much as $4,500 when trading in older cars for more fuel efficient new ones. Lawmakers started the program with $1 billion in the fund. Congress is considering adding another $2 billion.
