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'Kimberly Akimbo' to open Friday in Steamboat
Community production offers comedy, challenging themes
Lately, Eileen Jones has been talking to her dog in a New Jersey accent. In the two months or so since she was cast as Debra, a constant con and aunt to the main character in the darkly comic play "Kimberly Akimbo," Jones estimates her time spent rehearsing, gathering props and memorizing lines for the community theater production at about 400 hours.
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by Margaret Hair
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Guitarist Michael Charles brings practiced act to Steamboat
Blues musician Michael Charles broke into the U.S. blues scene with an invitation to play at Guy's Chicago nightclub about 20 years ago. Already established in Australia, Charles wanted a chance to make a dent in the States. Now he's getting it. He plays Old Town Pub tonight.
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by Margaret Hair
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Iron Horse Inn faces new quandary
City's lease to hotel operator could force out tenants
As the city nears final approval of a lease agreement for the Iron Horse Inn, some say the former hotel is fulfilling its intended purpose of providing long-term affordable rentals and should not be operated as a nightly rental facility that would compete with local lodges. On Tuesday, the Steamboat Springs City Council preliminarily approved a three-year lease with Boulder-based New West Inns, owners of the Comfort Inn in Steamboat, to manage the Iron Horse Inn.
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by Brandon Gee
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Stories
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Steamboat
The ticket, which matched 5 of the 6 numbers in Wednesday's drawing, was sold at Safeway. The winner is yet to come forward to claim his or her prize.
Oak Creek considers rate increases
Town Board will discuss possible sewer, water, trash fee hikes
The Oak Creek Town Board tonight could increase the rates of sewer, water and trash service to keep pace with rising costs, despite the trustees' reservations about raising rates.
Hayden School Board hears BOCES report
No resolution about how to address increased assessments
There still aren't answers about how the Northwest Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services got into its current financial situation or how it's going to extricate itself from that, Hayden School Board members were told Wednesday night.
Red Hawk homes in Stagecoach evacuated after gas leak
All 28 homes in the Red Hawk Village subdivision in Stagecoach were evacuated Wednesday after someone reportedly backed over a buried propane tank, sending hundreds of gallons of the gas spilling out at about 1:30 p.m. By about 3:30 p.m., residents were told they could re-enter their homes for the night.
Steamboat Briefs: Open house to recognize after-school programs
The city of Steamboat Springs' Afterschool Action program will celebrate "Lights on Afterschool," a nationwide initiative to recognize the need for quality after-school programs, during an open house today.
The Record for Oct. 20
The Record for Oct. 20
'Kimberly Akimbo' to open Friday in Steamboat
Community production offers comedy, challenging themes
Lately, Eileen Jones has been talking to her dog in a New Jersey accent. In the two months or so since she was cast as Debra, a constant con and aunt to the main character in the darkly comic play "Kimberly Akimbo," Jones estimates her time spent rehearsing, gathering props and memorizing lines for the community theater production at about 400 hours.
Free health screenings Saturday in Steamboat
YVMC health fair offers variety of tests, information
More than 150 volunteers will be on hand to direct an anticipated crowd of more than 1,000 people Saturday during Yampa Valley Medical Center's "Fall into Health" community health fair.
YVMC puts new restrictions on hospital visitors
Rules aimed at preventing spread of flu and other viruses
Changes restrict children and unwell people from visiting hospital. Visitors must check in, and some will be required to wear masks.
Iron Horse Inn faces new quandary
City's lease to hotel operator could force out tenants
As the city nears final approval of a lease agreement for the Iron Horse Inn, some say the former hotel is fulfilling its intended purpose of providing long-term affordable rentals and should not be operated as a nightly rental facility that would compete with local lodges. On Tuesday, the Steamboat Springs City Council preliminarily approved a three-year lease with Boulder-based New West Inns, owners of the Comfort Inn in Steamboat, to manage the Iron Horse Inn.
Sailors soccer, volleyball ready for showdowns
Steamboat Springs teams set for key games today
A day before their biggest game of the season, nerves didn't seem to be a factor for the Steamboat Springs Sailors boys soccer team. The team planned to not even use a soccer ball for its Wednesday practice, and instead play a little American football, coach Rob Bohlmann said.
Council wants demolished site put to use before redevelopment
A development plan for the former site of Ski Time Square was tabled until January on Tuesday, largely because the Steamboat Springs City Council wants to see a plan for igniting the demolished commercial area between now and redevelopment.
Unemployment rate steady in Routt County
Rate at 6 percent in September, mirroring August
Six percent of Routt County's 14,614-member work force was unemployed in September, according to figures released Wednesday. That amounts to 876 people.
