Stories for January 20, 2009

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Connections to, and with, Obama mark local festivities

About 150 people attend breakfast at Tap House to watch ceremony together

About 150 people gathered in TV-lined rooms at the Tap House Sports Grill to watch CNN journalists announce Obama was officially the 44th president of the United States.

President Obama addresses the nation

Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasped the reins of power as America's first black president today, saying the nation must choose "hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord" to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

Early Morning

Inauguration Day festivities under way

Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States at 10 a.m.

President-elect Barack Obama to be sworn in as nation's 44th president at about 10 a.m. Mountain Standard Time this morning. Live coverage of the event is being broadcast on all major TV broadcast networks.

Science Explorers program fascinates students, teachers

University outreach group brings alternative energy to Steamboat schools

The science projects spread throughout Steamboat Springs Middle School on Monday were unlike any fifth-grader Peter Rosenthal had done before.

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Page-Allen to manage Housing Authority

Former county planner, current president of YVHA board named program/asset manager

Mary Alice Page-Allen takes the reins of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority at a time of financial turmoil for the organization and with an eye toward working more collaboratively with the city of Steamboat Springs and developers.

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Full transcript of President Obama's speech

"Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations."

US 40 study group to hold open house

Project will identify preferred alternative for highway improvements

Consultants are introducing a study Wednesday that will identify a preferred alternative for improving U.S. Highway 40 in west Steamboat Springs.

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Connections to, and with, Obama mark local festivities

About 150 people attend breakfast at Tap House to watch ceremony together

About 150 people gathered in TV-lined rooms at the Tap House Sports Grill to watch CNN journalists announce Obama was officially the 44th president of the United States.

Moisture in Rabbit Ears snowpack 110 percent of average

Snow settling after Jan. 13 peak because of sunny days and frigid nights

The snowpack on Rabbit Ears Pass has been settling at the rate of about 1.3 inches a day since peaking at 56.6 inches on Jan. 13.

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President Obama addresses the nation

Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasped the reins of power as America's first black president today, saying the nation must choose "hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord" to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

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Inauguration Day festivities under way

Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States at 10 a.m.

President-elect Barack Obama to be sworn in as nation's 44th president at about 10 a.m. Mountain Standard Time this morning. Live coverage of the event is being broadcast on all major TV broadcast networks.

Beetle epidemic nears 2 million acres

Routt County is Colorado's new ground zero for mountain pine beetle

The mountain pine beetle killed more trees in Routt County than anywhere else in Colorado in recent years, the results of annual aerial surveys show.

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Huskies get payback against Sailors with win

Battle Mountain's Jack Sunderland had a hat trick, and captain Geoff Funk was in on the host's first four goals as the Huskies downed Steamboat Springs, 5-2, avenging a 4-0 loss to the Sailors in December.

The Record for Jan. 18

Sunday, Jan. 18

Steamboat Briefs: Singers needed for Easter 'Messiah' choral show

Singers are needed to join the Yampa Valley Chorus in singing the Easter portion of Handel's "Messiah" with the Steamboat Strings Orchestra.

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Jimmy Westlake: The evening star shines bright

"Star light, star bright, the first star I see tonight :" These days, that bright star would be the planet Venus. Venus, the revered "evening star," is now shining at its highest and brightest in our evening sky.

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Local group spreads light

Change We Need hands out CFLs to mark inauguration, MLK Day

Change We Need handed out compact fluorescent light bulbs during lunch at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Group members describe themselves as grass-roots, nonpartisan activists who want to support President-elect Barack Obama's administration.

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Science Explorers program fascinates students, teachers

University outreach group brings alternative energy to Steamboat schools

The science projects spread throughout Steamboat Springs Middle School on Monday were unlike any fifth-grader Peter Rosenthal had done before.

Arts Council director steps down

Kahn resigns in December after 18 months with organization

Marion Kahn has resigned as executive director of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council. Her last day of work is Feb. 10.

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Tom Ross: Dr. King's thirst for freedom no laughing matter

The unfamiliar figure appeared at my left shoulder Friday while I was sitting at my desk in the newsroom and contemplating the fact that I never, ever experience writer's block.

Steamboat 700's fiscal impacts take shape

Big box, fire station major players in financial analysis

When it comes to projecting the future fiscal impacts of the proposed Steamboat 700 master-planned community, several questions remain unanswered.

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Steamboat U12 girls hockey places 2nd in tournament

Aspen wins Adele Dombrowski tourney in shoot-out

Aspen's Camille Lassalette put an end to the Steamboat Springs U12 girls' Cinderella run Monday during the final day of the Adele Dombrowski girls hockey tournament at Howelsen Ice Arena.