Stories for July 22, 2009

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Evening

Lodwick 'fine' after cycling accident

US Ski Team member collides with car while on bike in France

World champion and four-time Olympian Todd Lodwick was released from the hospital with bumps and bruises after a biking accident near Albertville, France, on Wednesday afternoon.

Early Morning

Perry-Mansfield dancers explore new ideas, interpret old works

Performances of Perry-Mansfield's annual "Evening of Dance" are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the camp's Main Studio off Routt County Road 36. The program includes a mix of new works and repertory pieces.

Hayden OKs home rule

Residents approve charter, 76 to 52; 13 percent of those registered voted

Hayden will become Colorado's 100th home rule municipality. Voters approved the town's home rule charter Tuesday, 76 to 52. The change from statutory to home rule allows the Town Board of Trustees to decide whether to put new taxes before voters.

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Lodwick 'fine' after cycling accident

US Ski Team member collides with car while on bike in France

World champion and four-time Olympian Todd Lodwick was released from the hospital with bumps and bruises after a biking accident near Albertville, France, on Wednesday afternoon.

Community Alliance pushes for annexation vote

Group launches petition drive for ballot question

Members of the Community Alliance intend to hit the streets this weekend with a petition drive meant to ensure public votes on future major annexations to Steamboat Springs.

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Steamboat's Matrka tops field at Cincinnati tennis event

Local tennis pro Marie Matrka traveled to Cincinnati last week with hopes of earning her third straight title in the Thomas E. Price Metropolitan Tennis Championships.

Town Challenge to hit ski area today

Bike race cost is $25 for adults, $15 for children

As one of the longest races in the Steamboat Springs Town Challenge mountain bike race series, the Ski Area Sunshine Loop holds a special place to local riders.

Betty Leipold: Intersection help needed

Now that the City Council acknowledges that the intersection of Third Street and Lincoln Avenue is one of the busiest in town, isn't it time for a left-turn signal there?

James C. Makens: Why the stimulus is failing

Starting different and potentially exciting new enterprises requires confidence in the market and one's government. Unfortunately, there is little confidence today because of the threats and anti-private industry words and actions currently emanating from Washington.

Our View: Heritage Park proposal needs work

We agree that Ty Lockhart's proposal - as submitted - to build three duplexes on a parcel of land platted for an athletics field at Heritage Park falls short of acceptability

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Perry-Mansfield dancers explore new ideas, interpret old works

Performances of Perry-Mansfield's annual "Evening of Dance" are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the camp's Main Studio off Routt County Road 36. The program includes a mix of new works and repertory pieces.

Steamboat briefs: US Forest Service to host snowmobile access meeting

The U.S. Forest Service is hosting a public meeting and field trip beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday to North Routt County to visit proposed snowmobile parking lots and snowmobile routes in the Columbine area. Meet at the North Routt Fire Station No. 2 on Routt County Road 129, just north of Steamboat Lake.

The Record for July 20

12:08 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a complaint of a loud party in the 700 block of Walton Pond Circle. Officers issued a warning.

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Hayden OKs home rule

Residents approve charter, 76 to 52; 13 percent of those registered voted

Hayden will become Colorado's 100th home rule municipality. Voters approved the town's home rule charter Tuesday, 76 to 52. The change from statutory to home rule allows the Town Board of Trustees to decide whether to put new taxes before voters.

Coed Summer Soccer League Standings for July 21

Coed Summer Soccer League Standings for July 21

Adult Softball League: Coed 'B' for July 21

Tuesday's results

Lightning team earns 4th at championships

Steamboat swimmers stroke to strong finishes in Grand Junction

63 Steamboat swimmers traveled to Grand Junction last weekend to compete against many larger and year-round teams. They came home in 4th place overall.

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Joanne Palmer: Three cheers for the Fudge Lady

Serious fudge fans know there's only one place to buy fudge in Routt County - from Carolyn White, known as the "Fudge Lady," at the marina at Steamboat Lake State Park.

Adult Softball League: Coed 'D' for July 21

Tuesday's results

County contributes $10,800 to ACET

13-year-old task force has conducted 25 investigations this year

After a brief discussion Tuesday, the Routt County Board of Commissioners approved a $10,800 contribution to the All Crimes Enforcement Team's 2010 budget.