Stories for October 17, 2009

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Christian Heritage students volunteer across Routt County

Christian Heritage students joined Doak residents for a keno game Friday morning as part of the school's community service outreach day. Dave Entwistle, administrator at Christian Heritage, said 43 middle and high school students spent time in the morning helping organizations across Routt County.

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The Ragbirds bring diverse sound, food-oil-driven travel

Taking a Friday afternoon rest from The Ragbirds' cross-country tour of folk and world music, drummer Randall Moore is inhaling the much-better-than-diesel-fuel smells emitting from his van. The Ragbirds play at 10 p.m. today at the Old Town Pub.

Former mayor's civil case proceeds

Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman's claims could be settled or go to trial

The court fight between a former Oak Creek mayor and the town of Oak Creek proceeded into federal district court, with a settlement conference scheduled for Nov. 10. If no settlement is reached, the case will go to a jury trial, probably in late 2010.

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Hotchkiss takes advantage of Hayden's mistakes for big win

With Hayden High School football team on the cusp of doing some good things, Friday's game against Hotchkiss served as a reminder of how good football teams take advantage of mistakes.

The Record for Oct. 15

The Record for Oct. 15

Steamboat Briefs: Meier killed by blast of compressed air

The worker who died in a construction accident near the base of the ski area was killed by a blast of compressed air that entered his ear and caused a brain hemorrhage, Routt County Coroner Rob Ryg said Friday.

Steamboat football rolls past Battle Mountain

Running back Dover leads Sailors

Steamboat Springs quarterback Austin Hinder completed only one of four passes for 31 yards Friday night against Battle Mountain. But the Sailors didn't need Hinder's golden arm as Steamboat's rushing attack was more than enough to defeat Battle Mountain, 61-21.

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1 doubles team, 1 singles player continue in consolation round

Junior Keegan Burger, playing at No. 2 singles, and the No. 4 doubles team of sophomore Gabri Erspamer and freshman Kyle Rogers pulled off stunning rallies Friday to win their consolation semifinal matches. They play at 9 a.m. today for third place.

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Tom Ross: Is curbside ski recycling coming?

I did something to a couple of buddies last year that left me feeling a little sad and guilt-ridden. I hauled them out to the curb on trash day. My 204 cm Elan MBX's, the pals I shared dozens of memorable powder days with, haven't been heard from since.

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Christian Heritage students volunteer across Routt County

Christian Heritage students joined Doak residents for a keno game Friday morning as part of the school's community service outreach day. Dave Entwistle, administrator at Christian Heritage, said 43 middle and high school students spent time in the morning helping organizations across Routt County.

Bear meeting held in Aspen

19 black bears killed in Aspen area this summer; 30 relocated

The summer of 2009 in Aspen made the kind of history wildlife officials and animal lovers don't want to see again. Nineteen black bears - considered nuisances or dangerous - were killed in the Aspen area, and another 30 were relocated as far away as the Colorado/New Mexico border. Of the 19 that were killed, at least two were euthanized because they had contact with a human.

Off the Beaten Path hosts 'fireside chat' to address reform

A Monday evening discussion about health care reform is the first in a series of planned "fireside chats" about national issues at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore.