Stories for August 29, 2009

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Afternoon

Steamboat tops Holy Family

Austin Hinder throws for five touchdowns, runs for another

Senior quarterback Austin Hinder threw for five touchdowns and ran for another, compiling 383 total yards as the Sailors won their home opener, 41-21, Saturday afternoon.

Sailors win season opener

Led by Austin Hinder's arm, Steamboat walks all over Holy Family, 41-21, this afternoon at Gardner Field. Stay tuned for game story, photos and video highlights.

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Free concert organizers seek donations

Nonprofit group that produces free series launches fundraising effort

Organizers of the Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series are looking for some fan love.

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Sailors win season opener

Led by Austin Hinder's arm, Steamboat walks all over Holy Family, 41-21, this afternoon at Gardner Field. Stay tuned for game story, photos and video highlights.

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Steamboat tops Holy Family

Austin Hinder throws for five touchdowns, runs for another

Senior quarterback Austin Hinder threw for five touchdowns and ran for another, compiling 383 total yards as the Sailors won their home opener, 41-21, Saturday afternoon.

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Scientists: Global warming conversation is one-sided

Panel experts say extremists are dominating the climate debate

William Gray, a professor emeritus of atmospheric sciences at Colorado State University, said the climate change conversation has become intensely political and has left no room for dialogue. He spoke about climate change Saturday morning at the Steamboat Institute's Freedom Conference.

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Free concert organizers seek donations

Nonprofit group that produces free series launches fundraising effort

Organizers of the Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series are looking for some fan love.

Steamboat briefs: Golf tourney to benefit restaurants, scholarships

The first CRA ProStart Classic, benefiting the local chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association and the Chris Corna ProStart Scholarship Fund, is Sept. 18 at Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club. The new scholarship will coincide with the local ProStart program beginning this year. ProStart is a nationwide program designed to prepare high school students choosing to further their education in the culinary arts or food service management field. The scholarship, which will be completely funded by this tournament, will assist one or more local high school graduates a year with financial assistance for further education.The $100 tournament entry fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch and a donation. Registration and entry fee can be mailed to Dan Emert, Ore House Restaurant, 1465 Pine Grove Road, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487. Call 819-4948 for details.

The Record for Aug. 27

The Record for Aug. 27

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Reagan calls for conservative resurrection

Freedom Conference participants criticize Republicans along with Democrats

In Friday's keynote address, Michael Reagan, former conservative talk radio show host and son of the late President Ronald Reagan, said the Republican Party has lost sight of its core principles and has found itself at a "life or death crossroads."

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Valley View Cross Country race caps Town Challenge season

Robinson on top again

Barkley Robinson wrapped up his sixth consecutive Town Challenge mountain bike event series championship Friday night.

SSHS boys tennis tops Evergreen, 6-1

A signature of the Steamboat Springs High School tennis team this season appears to be its depth. Judging by Friday's season-opening 6-1 win against Evergreen, the hardest part for coach John Aragon might be deciding which players he wants in each position.

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Spots remain open for Sunday's triathlon

The fifth annual Steamboat Triathlon kicks off at 8 a.m. Sunday. Thursday evening, many took the opportunity for one last practice. They were scared and excited and confident and nervous.

Sailors football faces Holy Family for first game

Today's Steamboat Springs High School game offers one of the more intriguing matchups of Zero Week.

Hayden, Steamboat school board seats contested

Two races emerged for Hayden School Board positions this week as petitions for all candidates came due.

Moffat County School Board may cancel election

Open seats still are going uncontested

A November election for three open seats on the Moffat County School Board is one step closer to being canceled after Thursday's board meeting.

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Tom Ross: The secret ingredient is buttermilk

Co-workers share memories at party

Today's the day I reveal the secret ingredient. It's the special elixir that sets apart the double chocolate cake I sometimes bake to celebrate the birthdays of my colleagues. It's buttermilk.

Oak Creek board deems dog law unenforceable

The Oak Creek Town Board decided Thursday night that enforcement of an ordinance to keep dogs out of the park during Labor Day festivities was not possible, leading to the emergency ordinance failing on a tie vote.

Suspect indicted after threatening doctor

A 70-year-old real estate broker from Spokane, Wash., has been indicted on suspicion of making threats against a Boulder abortion provider, the first federal prosecution of abortion threats since the slaying of a Kansas doctor.

Barbecue today to benefit REPS

Family-friendly event includes games, live music

A barbecue dinner with live music and family-friendly activities to benefit a local mental health organization is from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Olympian Hall at Howelsen Hill Lodge.

Hayden to consider raising water rates

Hayden residents could see higher water bills this fall, Town Manager Russ Martin said. Town staff members plan to present a base rate increase of about $3 a month to the Hayden Town Council at its Sept. 17 meeting.

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Panelists: Politicians ignore Spanish-speaking voters at their peril

Hispanics' influence in politics will only continue to grow in coming years, and politicians ignore that voting bloc at their peril, two Spanish-language media executives said Friday.