Stories for March 16, 2009

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STARS on the slopes

Program teams volunteers, skiers for recreating on Mount Werner

Almost every Saturday since mid-January, Seth Sobeski and Scott Bjorgum have strapped on their skis and hit the NASTAR racecourse at Steamboat Ski Area.

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Big East puts up big numbers

Conference earns 3 top seeds for the 2009 NCAA tournament

Built for basketball, the Big East is a big hit in March yet again. Louisville, Pittsburgh and Connecticut helped the league that was created decades ago for hoops become the first conference to earn three No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament.

Sports briefs: Nordic teams wrap up season

Steamboat skiers post a strong showing at final event Sunday

The season came to a close Sunday for many Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Nordic combined athletes, as the club hosted the North American Junior Championships and the Western Regional National Championships at Howelsen Hill.

Coureur des Bois event attracts a crowd

Competitive field keeps results close at 5th annual North Routt event Saturday

The field featured seven former Olympians and more than 200 combined World Cup performances. What once was a small-but-tough locals event took another step Saturday toward becoming one of the best cross-country ski races in the nation.

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Steamboat Pee-wee A hockey team earns state title

Steamboat Pee-wee A hockey coach Bob Milne said it played out just like the movie "Miracle." Fortunately for Steamboat Springs, his athletes were cast as the Americans and, in two thrilling games, they skated their way to a state championship during the weekend in Denver.

The Record for March 14

Saturday, March 14

Steamboat Briefs: Fetcher memorial DVD available for purchase

The Steamboat Pilot & Today is offering DVDs of John Fetcher's memorial service, held March 8 at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort.

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Art galleries adjust to economic trends

Owners selling more small work

Business has been slower at Steamboat Springs art galleries, but sales haven't dried up completely - they just look different. "Our volume is OK, but we're not selling as many big, pricey pieces," said Todd Savalox, owner of Images of Nature.

Aging Well: Good preparation gives older travelers peace of mind

Editor's Note: This article was originally published Feb. 27, 2008.

Deb Babcock: Patio gardening

Not everyone has a large outdoor space for gardening, especially those living in condominiums, apartments and densely populated neighborhoods. But that doesn't mean you can't have an outdoor garden.

Monday Medical: Tough children get allergy shots

Your child may have allergies that affect her or him in ways you do not realize. Just ask Jill Delay, mother of 12-year-old Belle Mazzola, of Hayden.

Luke Graham: Don't let madness turn into sickness

Last year, for the first time in years, I won the office March Madness pool. Although it would be tough to find anyone around here who watches more college basketball than I do, March Madness also involves a lot of luck.

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Swanson, Discovery blast off

Space shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven rocketed into orbit Sunday evening, setting off on a space station construction mission cut short by launch delays that dragged on for more than a month.

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STARS on the slopes

Program teams volunteers, skiers for recreating on Mount Werner

Almost every Saturday since mid-January, Seth Sobeski and Scott Bjorgum have strapped on their skis and hit the NASTAR racecourse at Steamboat Ski Area.