Stories for December 7, 2009

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Tree festival raises about $4,900 for local organizations

In spite of fewer entries and an economic recession, Sunday’s third annual Hayden Christmas Tree Festival raised nearly as much money as it did last year, with proceeds soon headed to 29 organizations in Routt and Moffat counties.

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Snaphots of 23 athletes who hope to continue Steamboat’s Olympic tradition

When the 2010 Winter Olympic Games open in Vancouver, B.C., in February, Steamboat Springs’ long-running Olympic tradition is likely to continue. It will be fueled by homegrown athletes like Todd Lodwick, Johnny Spillane, Alex Miller, Brett Denney and Bryan and Taylor Fletcher. But there will be others.

Tom Mathers charged with 3 misdemeanors after vehicle incident

A Moffat County commissioner was charged Monday in Moffat County Court with three misdemeanors stemming from a vehicular incident July 12.

Periods of heavy and blowing snow to continue today

A winter storm warning remains in effect for Steamboat Springs and the surrounding areas until 6 p.m. today. U.S. Highway 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass remains open, but poor visibility, slick roads and whiteout conditions exist.

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Deb Babcock: Caring for your holiday plants

Don’t you love the beautiful colors, shapes and aromas of plants that seem to be available just at holiday time? The fast-growing, spectacular amaryllis plants that grow about an inch a day and the beautiful white, red, pink and now plum-colored poinsettias are so decorative.

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Tree festival raises about $4,900 for local organizations

In spite of fewer entries and an economic recession, Sunday’s third annual Hayden Christmas Tree Festival raised nearly as much money as it did last year, with proceeds soon headed to 29 organizations in Routt and Moffat counties.

Tigers girls basketball bounces back with wins

Hayden team takes final 2 tournament games in Meeker

A year ago, the Hayden girls basketball team didn’t have to worry about having to rebound from a loss until midway through the season. That team started 10-0 before dropping its first game.

Prep wrestlers open season

Middle Park tournament kicks off year for 3 area high schools

The Soroco wrestling team was swept cleanly from the quarterfinals of Saturday’s tournament in Middle Park. A pair of Rams worked through the backside of the bracket, however, and their fifth-place finishes highlighted what coach Jay Whaley said was a good season-opening match.

Bantam A hockey team edged out at home

Steamboat Springs squad earns 2nd-place finish in Ski Town Classic

Given the second chance it wanted, the Steamboat Bantam A youth hockey was disappointed to find the same result. The squad lost twice to a team from Hyland Hills, including a 4-2 game in the finals of the 13th annual Ski Town Classic Youth Hockey Tournament on Sunday afternoon at Howelsen Ice Arena.

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Youth wrestlers take to the mats

Nearly 200 wrestlers swarm high school with plans for victory

No debate erupted, and each party seemed content knowing he was right. The question: How best to win a wrestling match? The audience: the mass of wrestlers that swarmed everywhere early Sunday as the Steamboat Springs Wrestling Club closed out its regular season with a massive home meet.

The Record for Dec. 5

The Record for Dec. 5

Steamboat briefs: County searching for new communications director

Routt County is searching for a new director of the Communications Department after J.P. Harris resigned during the Thanksgiving holiday after less than a year on the job.

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Christian Heritage students get in holiday spirit

Excitement increases as ‘Christmas Alive’ program nears at CHS

Christian Heritage School fourth-grader Justin Peretz relishes the opportunity to participate in the annual “Christmas Alive” program, which he said is “just kind of fun” and allows him to “goof around.” “Christmas Alive,” in its third year, runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The event is free.

Concert review: Steamboat Springs Orchestra shares music making

Holiday concert features audience singalong, joyful spirit

Under the baton of music director Ernest Richardson, the Steamboat Springs Orchestra has become a community experience in music making.

Monday Medical: The concussion conundrum, Part I

In my life, I wear four hats: husband, dad, physical therapist and football coach. During this past football season, I struggled with sorting out what was the most appropriate hat to wear.

County Agenda for Dec. 7

Scheduled business of the Routt County Board of Commissioners

County agenda for Dec. 7

Aging Well: Time and thought go a long way during the holidays

It wasn’t until I was an adult that I learned that some of the most memorable Christmases in my family also had been the toughest financially.