Stories for February 9, 2009

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Ski area pioneer Jim Temple dies

Temple cleared the first trails at Steamboat's Storm Mountain in 1958

James Wood Temple, the single-minded dreamer who built the first ski runs at the base of Storm Mountain and who first visualized what would someday become the modern Steamboat Ski Area, died early Monday morning at the Doak Walker Care Center in Steamboat Springs. He was 82.

Weather warms carnival

Ski Band shows off new uniforms amid spring-like temperatures

The Steamboat Springs Ski Band didn't even need their brand-new jackets and hats for the parade during the 96th annual Winter Carnival on Sunday morning.

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Police: Party revealed drug operation

Youths were drinking at house where marijuana grew, authorities said

An underage drinking party in an Old Town home Saturday night led police to a suspected marijuana-growing operation, law enforcement officials said Monday.

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Ski area pioneer Jim Temple dies

Temple cleared the first trails at Steamboat's Storm Mountain in 1958

James Wood Temple, the single-minded dreamer who built the first ski runs at the base of Storm Mountain and who first visualized what would someday become the modern Steamboat Ski Area, died early Monday morning at the Doak Walker Care Center in Steamboat Springs. He was 82.

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Rolf Wilson wins Pro Alpine Flying Championships

Rolf Wilson won last year at the Howelsen Hill gelande jumping event and had a series of three wins in Steamboat Springs from 2003 to 2005. That sense of consistency guided him to the 2009 crown.

Sports briefs: Tibbetts lifts Soroco to win

Rams overcome 1st-half deficit to beat Eagles

The Soroco boys basketball team encountered a hot-shooting and determined opponent Saturday as it traveled to Paonia.

The Record for Feb. 7

Saturday, Feb. 7

Steamboat Briefs: VNA offers free screening for breathing problems

The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association now is offering free screenings for people experiencing breathing problems or diagnosed with asthma, COPD or other related respiratory illnesses in Routt, Moffat and Jackson counties.

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Planning for a west-end school

District officials begin talks with Steamboat 700 and city

Steamboat Springs School District officials already are looking at ways to house the estimated 300 school-aged children from the proposed Steamboat 700 development on the west end of town.

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Weather warms carnival

Ski Band shows off new uniforms amid spring-like temperatures

The Steamboat Springs Ski Band didn't even need their brand-new jackets and hats for the parade during the 96th annual Winter Carnival on Sunday morning.

Monday Medical: Cooking for flavor and heart health

Many of us seem to feel that heart-healthy cooking is an all or nothing sort of endeavor - meaning that you have to choose between heart-healthy foods or tasty foods.

Aging Well: It's never too late to quit smoking

Some people may have dates on their mind this Valentine's Day. Rather than a fancy dinner and roses, one of the best things smokers can plan for their sweetheart, and especially for themselves, is a date to kick their habit.

Luke Graham: Notes from the week

Last week was an eventful one for Routt County sports. Here are a few notes from around the valley:

School Board to discuss gift policy

District officials look to clarify handling of sales tax dollars

Steamboat Springs School District Superintendent Shalee Cunningham will begin the discussion tonight of when a gift is more than just a gift.

Deb Babcock: Houseplants: Natural air filters

It seems every winter that half of Steamboat Springs seems to come down with what a lot of locals call "The Crud." I would describe it as a rattling, persistent cough that just hangs on forever.