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CU skier flies to victory at Holiday Classic
Event continues today at Howelsen Hill
University of Colorado skier Katie Hartman said the women’s giant slalom course at Steamboat Ski Area, laid out along the Sitz and See Me trails, was nearly perfect. She should know. She was nearly perfect, as well, and recorded the fastest times for the first and second runs. It added up to a victory on the second day of the annual Holiday Classic in Steamboat Springs.
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by Joel Reichenberger
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Luke Graham: Local sports roundup
It’s hard not to argue that the two most impressive teams in the early parts of the winter high school season were the Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball team and boys hockey team.
Hinder earns Denver Post honor
Steamboat Springs High School senior quarterback Austin Hinder was named The Denver Post’s All-Colorado Offensive Player of the Year on Sunday.
The Record for Dec. 19
The Record for Dec. 19
Steamboat briefs: Spring class registration under way at college
Register now for Colorado Mountain College’s spring semester. Many classes start the week of Jan. 11 at all 11 CMC locations and via distance learning. Additional classes start throughout the semester.
Deb Babcock: Kissing under the mistletoe
It’s hard to believe that the romantic characteristics we attribute to mistletoe are given to a parasitic plant, but it’s true. Mistletoe (phoradendron flavenscens) is an American native plant found growing on all kinds of trees, including pine, spruce, apple and oak. The European mistletoe (viscum album) is another variety of this holiday decoration.
Hinders sell Elk River Guest Ranch
Couple hands over reins after 15 years at North Routt resort
After 15 years of ranching, sleigh rides, weddings and weather of all kinds, Bill and Kathy Hinder are handing over the reins to the Elk River Guest Ranch in North Routt County. The Hinders finalized the $1.4 million sale of the 35-acre ranch resort Dec. 11, to a group led by Peter Fleps, of Chicago.
Monday Medical: Have yourself a positive holiday
During this holiday season, as we look out on a Yampa Valley landscape that could have inspired Currier and Ives, we may be filled with conflicting thoughts and feelings.
Colowyo Coal to cut production
Company’s decision has ramifications in several tax funds
Although opinions differ about how Colowyo Coal Co.’s announcement it will cut 10 percent of its staff might affect Moffat County, the mine south of Craig is intertwined with several aspects of the local, state and federal economies. Along with its personnel cuts, Colowyo plans to roughly halve its coal production for the foreseeable future.
St. Nick skates with kids in Oak Creek, poses at ski area
In its fourth year, the the Oak Creek Ice Rink hosted ice skating with Santa, which originally was created to let people in the community know that Oak Creek Ice Rink is there and it’s free, said Oak Creek Hockey Association co-presidents Michele Barkal and Johrene Story.
CU skier flies to victory at Holiday Classic
Event continues today at Howelsen Hill
University of Colorado skier Katie Hartman said the women’s giant slalom course at Steamboat Ski Area, laid out along the Sitz and See Me trails, was nearly perfect. She should know. She was nearly perfect, as well, and recorded the fastest times for the first and second runs. It added up to a victory on the second day of the annual Holiday Classic in Steamboat Springs.
County Agenda for Dec. 21 and 22
County Agenda for Dec. 21 and 22
Manage stress over holidays
Finding ways to work through stress rather than ignore it is key
To take on the causes of family stress during the holidays, Kristen Race takes a step back and looks at the brain. About 30 parents attended the pre-holiday event, which offered child care, pizza and strategies for slowing down a hectic atmosphere and managing stress.
Aging Well: Seize the holiday spirit and prepare for family gatherings
It’s the holidays. Families gather in warm, festive settings. They are content, at peace and completely immersed in the moment. This is not reality for most families. Whether it’s squabbles or sarcasm, feigned happiness or empty seats at the dinner table, the holidays often highlight tension and conflicts.
