Stories for June 19, 2009

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Arts & Gallery Guide comes out today

Rob Williams' summery cover image featured at Vertical Arts opening event

A jury from the Steamboat Springs Arts Council and Steamboat Magazine had a pool of more than 50 pieces of art to consider for the cover of the summer edition of the Yampa Valley Arts & Gallery Guide.

Games, fishing, cook-off included in weekend offerings

At this point, Paul Hands has pouring pancakes down to a science. "I personally supervise and cook the pancakes under my stringent qualifications," he said, offering his 7-inch diameter, minimal thickness description of the perfect flapjack.

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Mild H1N1 case confirmed in Routt County

Unidentified patient already recovered, local health officials say

Routt County's first case of H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, has come and gone before it was confirmed.

Crested Butte cup awaits local bikers

Mountain biking festival starts today

A number of Steamboat Springs mountain bikers will be taking on Crested Butte terrains this weekend during the next leg of the Mountain States Cup competition.

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Rob Douglas: 1 developer stands up to naysayers

Lately, given the economic headwinds and increased sniping from those seeking to derail any construction, I find myself pulling for the development community to succeed against the odds.

Financial seminars Tuesday

E.A. Black aims 2 workshops at young adults, public

Elizabeth "E.A." Black is so passionate about financial literacy that she quit a job to teach it full time. Black is presenting two hourlong workshops about money management and other financial topics Tuesday.

Community Agriculture Alliance: Who is YVSC?

The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council evolved out of a citizen committee known as the Green Team established by the city of Steamboat Springs in 2005.

Rail spur amendment passes test

Proposal to develop Heritage Park field sites gets preliminary OK

The Routt County Planning Commission made short work of Xcel Energy's requested changes to a planned rail spur to Hayden Station and unanimously approved a plan that will allow longer trains to deliver coal to the power plant.

2009-10 Hayden School Board $100K more than 2008-09

Education officials OK more than $5M financial plan

The Hayden School Board adopted a more than $5 million budget Wednesday night.

The Record for June 17, 2009

1:27 a.m. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders and Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to a report of a fire alarm in the 25000 block of Humble Road.

Mainstreet requests resources

Budget application faces uphill battle as city looks at further cuts

Mainstreet Steamboat Springs President Towny Anderson made a compelling pitch to the Steamboat Springs City Council on Tuesday, but the city is likely to respond coolly to his request to make a substantial additional investment this year in the organization that promotes downtown.

Jamaican lottery scams reach wide

Thousands of dollars allegedly conned across US

Four Routt County residents accused of taking part in a Jamaican lottery scam were part of a wide-ranging network that bilked dozens of people across the country out of tens of thousands of dollars, according to arrest warrants filed in Routt County District Court.

Steamboat briefs: Lodging expected to be 62 percent full Saturday

Steamboat Springs' visitor lodging is expected to be 62 percent full Saturday night, according to the lodging barometer released by the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association.

What to do this weekend for June 19 to 21

- Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival rehearsals - Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5:30 p.m.

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Games, fishing, cook-off included in weekend offerings

At this point, Paul Hands has pouring pancakes down to a science. "I personally supervise and cook the pancakes under my stringent qualifications," he said, offering his 7-inch diameter, minimal thickness description of the perfect flapjack.

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Hayden girl takes 4th at state gymnastics event

Eight-year-old Allison Ingols-Irwin wants to be an Olympic gymnast. She just returned from the state gymnastics competition in Castle Rock during the weekend where she placed fourth overall in the Level 4 ability division.

Legion baseball team to play in tournament

The Steamboat Springs American Legion baseball team will play in a tournament in Green River, Wyo., today, Saturday and Sunday.

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The Nadas chronicle 2009 as they approach 16th anniversary

When Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith, of the Iowa-based Americana rock band The Nadas, say they're currently working on a record called the "Almanac" studio project, the timestamp isn't an exaggeration.

Hayden trustees debate budget

Hayden employees speak out; home rule charter headed to vote

Budget talks fired up the Hayden Town Board of Trustees and town workers at the board meeting Thursday evening. Department heads stood up to protest planned furloughs, which would slice four hours off each employee's week.

Skateboarders ready to ramp it up this weekend

It's well known as Father's Day and the first official day of summer, but Steamboat Springs skateboarders will celebrate Sunday for an entirely different reason.