Stories for September 5, 2009

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Local Marine back on safe ground after tour in Iraq

Two Steamboat Springs parents are breathing easier after the safe return of their son, Lance Cpl. Marcus Tarzian, from a seven-month deployment to Iraq.

Inaugural Stage Race off to fast start

Cyclists fly over 4.5-mile road course at Marabou; race continues today

The first day of the inaugural Steamboat Springs Stage Race was filled with fast times, scenic beauty and a touch of nostalgia. Day 2 is already under way with a circuit race at Marabou Ranch that will continue throughout the day.

Tigers open season with 13-7 win

Hayden High School football, which returns just two starters from last year's squad, grew up in front of coach Shawn Baumgartner's eyes, using junior quarterback Graig Medvesk's unique skills and timely defense to come away with a 13-7 win.

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Sailors volleyball goes to 3-0

Team slides past Denver Christian as pool play continues in the Demon Invitational in Glenwood Springs. Next up: a noon match against Grand Junction.

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Improvements mostly on schedule at Steamboat Ski Area base

A public improvement construction project at the base of Steamboat Ski Area is going well and mostly on schedule, Redevelopment Coordinator Joe Kracum said, and above-ground improvements will begin to take shape in about a month.

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4th annual chili challenge stews competition

Event takes place from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday

In its fourth year, the Downtown Hoedown and Chuck Wagon Chili Challenge has built up some rivalries.

Vail commissioners plan to vote on pot dispensaries Tuesday

Buddy Sims doesn't want pot shops in Colorado's Vail Valley. Sims has been trying to mobilize people to lobby for a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries at Tuesday's county commissioners' meeting.

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Steamboat briefs: 4 CMC students treated for flu in Steamboat

Four residential students are being treated for suspected cases of flu at Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs, CMC officials announced Friday.

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Tom Ross: Plane used to train Russian pilots

Romanian-built Yak-52 sure to turn heads at Air Fest

If you head up to the Wild West Air Fest this weekend, keep a lookout for a Yak on the apron at Steamboat Springs Airport. It's not the hairy beast you're picturing in your mind's eye.

Group raises suicide-symptom awareness

When a person commits suicide, the effects are felt throughout the community. Members of the Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide group are encouraging the awareness of depression to begin long before that tragic event.

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Tigers open season with 13-7 win

Hayden High School football, which returns just two starters from last year's squad, grew up in front of coach Shawn Baumgartner's eyes, using junior quarterback Graig Medvesk's unique skills and timely defense to come away with a 13-7 win.

Steamboat volleyball tops West Grand in tourney

The Steamboat Springs Sailors girls volleyball team opened its 2009 season Friday with a convincing win against West Grand in the Demon Invitational in Glenwood Springs.

Steamboat 700 talks made public

Negotiating team meetings opened

The city's once-private negotiating meetings with the Steamboat 700 development team were made public earlier this summer.

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Local Marine back on safe ground after tour in Iraq

Two Steamboat Springs parents are breathing easier after the safe return of their son, Lance Cpl. Marcus Tarzian, from a seven-month deployment to Iraq.

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Inaugural Stage Race off to fast start

Cyclists fly over 4.5-mile road course at Marabou; race continues today

The first day of the inaugural Steamboat Springs Stage Race was filled with fast times, scenic beauty and a touch of nostalgia. Day 2 is already under way with a circuit race at Marabou Ranch that will continue throughout the day.

Labor Day weekend events through Monday

Lots of events are available throughout Routt County to celebrate Labor Day weekend.

Driver faces reckless driving charge in Farrow's death

The Colorado State Patrol has cited a dump truck driver for careless driving causing death in connection with the July 28 crash that killed longtime Routt County resident Lorna Farrow.

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Soroco 8-man football set for 2nd year

In its second season of eight-man football, Soroco doesn't hold much back when talking about expectations. They start the season with a 1 p.m. contest today at North Park.