Stories for September 8, 2009

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Day, McDonald win at 1st Steamboat Springs Stage Race

Marilyn McDonald never feels safe with a lead. So heading into the final stage of the inaugural Steamboat Springs Stage Race, the Boulder-based cyclist - who held a 10-second lead over Julie Emmerman - said her strategy was pretty simple.

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Reported Flat Tops fire likely caused by lightning

Garfield County crews expected to search today for site south of Yamcolo Reservoir

Smoke was reported Monday afternoon near Yamcolo Reservoir in the Routt National Forest, but fire crews have not found its source.

Arraignment today in assault case

Prosecutors file formal charges in attack

The 14th Judicial District Attorney's Office filed formal charges last week against a 31-year-old Craig man accused of attacking an elderly couple in their home.

Steamboat Briefs: Newborn Network offering resources to new parents

Newborn Network is a support system dedicated to providing parenting and resource information to all families who live in Routt County and have children from birth to age 3.

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Organizer: Crowds exceed 1,000 people at Stock Dog Challenge

Holly Wilde was one of the many new and returning spectators who turned out Saturday through Monday for the sixth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge, held at the Stanko Ranch off Twentymile Road. "Curiosity was the reason I came out," Wilde said.

Sailors golf team plays host Wednesday

23 teams from across the state come to Steamboat to compete at Haymaker

Fresh off a career-best round, Kaelen Gunderson doesn't hesitate about his goal is for Wednesday's Steamboat Sailors Invitational. "I expect to win, to be honest," said Gunderson, a Steamboat Springs High School senior who shot a 4-under-par 68 in Montrose last week.

Lodwick wins in Lillehammer

Steamboat Springs Nordic combined star Todd Lodwick won his second consecutive Lillehammer SuperSprint title in downtown Lillehammer, Norway, on Saturday.

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Day, McDonald win at 1st Steamboat Springs Stage Race

Marilyn McDonald never feels safe with a lead. So heading into the final stage of the inaugural Steamboat Springs Stage Race, the Boulder-based cyclist - who held a 10-second lead over Julie Emmerman - said her strategy was pretty simple.

The Record for Sept. 6, 2009

Sunday, Sept. 6

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Oak Creek focuses on more Labor Day events for all ages

Oak Creek produced wall-to-wall Labor Day weekend activities, but opinions were mixed around town as to whether the festivities drew enough people to bring a boost to the town's economy.

City seeks a change of direction at Haymaker

Council to review 700's capital facilities plan

City officials have decided not to renew their contract with Haymaker Golf Course pro Hank Franks and will ask the Steamboat Springs City Council today for permission to negotiate a new deal with two local men.

Officials hope for large turnout at Steamboat 700 meeting

City officials hope for a large turnout Wednesday at an open house and town hall meeting designed to provide information about the proposed Steamboat 700 annexation.

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Barbara Prettyheart Hoff: Not reaping what you sow

I've just come from my husband's garden to see if there is anything I can harvest while he is back East visiting his parents. It's pathetic out there. I found one zucchini blossom and two puny green tomatoes that might be ready for harvest by the middle of the month.

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CMC hopes to become international hub for geoexchange

Colorado Mountain College officials hope a new 40,000-square-foot building on the Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs would establish the school as an international learning center for a form of renewable energy known as geoexchange.