Stories for January 23, 2009

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Huge night for Hayden basketball

Boys are fighting for a top spot in District 5 while the girls look to remian undefeated

The boys team fights for a top spot in District 5 while the girls look to remain undefeated tonight at Hayden High School, where the Tigers will host Paonia. The girls tip off at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m.

Thunderhead redevelopment proposal draws large crowd

Centennial Hall packed for review of base area development

The proposed project at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area will proceed to the Steamboat Springs City Council with a strong recommendation from the city Planning Commission.

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More sloppy weather ahead

Heavy snow expected at high elevations, but only slush in town

A forecaster said a storm system passing through the region will continue dropping rain mixed with wet snow on Steamboat Springs through Sunday.

Problems with Emerald tower caused local radio static

YVEA spokesman said faulty cable caused outage; power returned early Friday afternoon

A YVEA spokesman said a faulty cable caused the outage; power returned early Friday afternoon.

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Rob Douglas: Commander in Chief or law professor?

By ordering the closure of the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention camp and ordering a review of methods used to hold and interrogate terrorist suspects, President Barack Obama has reignited a critical national security debate.

Summit schools could lose $100K

Summit schools could lose $100,000 in funding this school year, but officials have anticipated the cuts and don't expect to make any layoffs or reduce services.

Sailors boys basketball to face top 3 in league

Any confusion as to where the Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team stands in the Western Slope League should be cleared up by early next week.

Steamboat hockey hits the road for weekend matchups

The Steamboat Springs High School hockey team plans to turn its focus inward after a disappointing loss Monday to Battle Mountain.

Advantage car rental files for bankruptcy

Hayden office shuts doors during national downsizing effort

The national Advantage Rent A Car chain filed for bankruptcy protection in December. The company used shuttles to serve YVRA customers from its location on Jefferson Avenue in Hayden, Airport Manager Dave Ruppel said. Advantage officials have told the airport they are closing the Hayden office, he said.

Search starts for high school athletic director

Richard Lee to leave position at end of March

The search is on for a replacement athletic director at Steamboat Springs High School following the submitted resignation of Richard Lee.

The Record for Jan. 21

1:06 a.m. A disturbance was reported in the 1800 block of Ski Time Square Drive, where an intoxicated man was hitting on another man's girlfriend.

Steamboat briefs: School Board to tackle big topics at workshop

The Steamboat Springs School Board holds a workshop from noon to 4:30 p.m. today to discuss much-debated topics regarding class size and the accountability and process of the Education Fund Board. Board members will discuss the Montessori program and a master facility plan during the afternoon session.

King receives Triple Crown Sports bids

Softball tournament president get as many as 8 other proposals

Despite courting from several communities looking to snatch Triple Crown Sports from Steamboat Springs, President Dave King said Thursday that he hopes his company's youth baseball and softball tournaments stay put.

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Teachers hope book will inspire students to donate to foreign schools

Three cups of tea may be the remedy for the standard school fundraiser malaise. More precisely, teachers at Steamboat Springs Middle School are hoping the book "Three Cups of Tea" and its goal of building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan will inspire students in the National Junior Honor Society to put their hearts into a penny drive.

Lindahl gets jail time in marijuana case

A Routt County man charged with multiple felonies in connection with a Hilton Gulch marijuana operation last year was sentenced to 150 days in jail and four years of supervised probation Thursday morning in Routt County District Court.

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Huge night for Hayden basketball

Boys are fighting for a top spot in District 5 while the girls look to remian undefeated

The boys team fights for a top spot in District 5 while the girls look to remain undefeated tonight at Hayden High School, where the Tigers will host Paonia. The girls tip off at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m.

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Urbane clothing store seeks works from local artists

In the storefront corner of Urbane clothing, a massive aluminum tree sits on top of a 1,000-pound block of concrete. The sculpture came together in a 22-hour span leading up to the store's opening two months ago.

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Annual dance performance produced, put on by high school students

Steamboat Springs High School is presenting the 13th annual Dance Showcase at 7 p.m. the last three nights of January. The showcase features 16 student-choreographed pieces, ranging in style from hip-hop to swing to lyrical.

On Scene: All about the Music Tent

The first concert review I ever wrote came with a list of short instructions: 1. A band's stage presence is an easy focus. Even if you don't know more than one I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness song (we hope you don't), you can tell if they're playing with confidence.

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Bluegrass Jam to benefit multiple sclerosis center

GibSong guitarist and singer Gib Manzanares had been playing benefits for The Jimmie Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis for a couple of years when his brother was diagnosed with the chronic disease.

Soroco hoops set for big weekend

Girls, boys basketball face De Beque today, Meeker on Saturday

A victory in tonight's game against De Beque is important to the Soroco High School girls basketball team for all the obvious reasons.

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Thunderhead redevelopment proposal draws large crowd

Centennial Hall packed for review of base area development

The proposed project at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area will proceed to the Steamboat Springs City Council with a strong recommendation from the city Planning Commission.

Community Agriculture Alliance: Ushering in the new forest

Beetle-killed trees are being removed at a rate of about 600 acres a month on the Routt National Forest, according to Jamie Kingsbury, Hahn's Peak/Bear Ears District Ranger.

Drug case moves to district court

Routt County man also accused of illegally altering weapons

The case of a Routt County man facing multiple felony charges related to drugs and weapons was transferred to district court after a preliminary hearing Thursday, in which Judge James Garrecht found prosecutors had sufficient evidence to continue with the case.

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Boulder's The Unknown Americans adopt more aggressive sound

Boulder band loosens up

Colorado crowds have been responding well lately to The Unknown Americans, and lead singer-songwriter Danny Shafer thinks he knows why.

Margaret Hair: Music puts Inauguration in context

Once every four years, art and music leap to the top of the list of things that are important in Washington, D.C.