Stories for September 9, 2009

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Sailors soccer earns draw with Demons

Steamboat, Glenwood Springs scoreless in regulation, OT

Even with both teams producing a number of scoring chances, Tuesday's high school boys soccer showdown between Glenwood Springs and Steamboat Springs went down as a scoreless draw.

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Copper president acknowledges talks about potential sale

Copper Mountain president and chief operating officer Gary Rodgers said he's been part of the discussions about a potential sale and added that Intrawest has some new financing options that weren't available eight months ago. But he stayed mum on any other details about possible suitors.

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Riders tie in Bull Bash

2 rounds can't establish a winner at Sunday event

Two rounds of bull riding weren't enough at the 2009 Professional Bull Riders Rocky Mountain Bull Bash on Sunday afternoon at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena. When the dust cleared after the final round, judges were forced to used a coin to determine who would get an additional $5,000 bonus ride.

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Sailors soccer earns draw with Demons

Steamboat, Glenwood Springs scoreless in regulation, OT

Even with both teams producing a number of scoring chances, Tuesday's high school boys soccer showdown between Glenwood Springs and Steamboat Springs went down as a scoreless draw.

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County OKs Cog Road contract

Slide near Hayden, Elkhead slide slated to be fixed by winter

Much-anticipated repairs on the Cog Road slide north of Hayden could start in about two weeks, county officials said. The Routt County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.2 million contract Tuesday for American Civil Constructors to perform the repairs.

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25 animals available at Craig adoption event Saturday

The Humane Society is hosting an adoption event Saturday for 25 cats and dogs at the Bear Creek Animal Hospital, 2430 E. Victory Way. The Craig Animal Shelter is inside the hospital.

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Joe Kelly remembers 'golden birthday'

From one "golden birthday" to the next, some things haven't changed in Joe Kelly's life. On 9-9-1999, Kelly turned 9 and was featured in the South Routt NOW weekly newspaper with his dog, Amos. Amos is still by his side today as Kelly turns 19 on 9-9-2009.

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Counselor begins new role at Hayden High School

There's one thing Nicole Dolence, the new counselor at Hayden High School, said she's not worried about. "In a small high school like this, I won't be mistaken for a student," she said. "But it has happened in bigger schools where I did internships."

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High school reverses course on Obama speech

Staff, e-mails support classroom viewing

Steamboat Springs High School officials changed course Tuesday morning and aired President Barack Obama's speech about education live in each classroom. The decision was in contrast to the school district's initial plan of having students who were interested in hearing the presidential address go to the school's media center.

The Record for Sept. 7

12:19 a.m. Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a request for an ambulance in Steamboat Springs for a woman who thought she may be having a heart attack. Medical crews took the woman to Yampa Valley Medical Center.

Our View: A lost opportunity

It's a sad day in America when the president of the United States can't talk directly to schoolchildren about the value of education and the importance of them taking responsibility for their success in school and life.

700 debate gets emotional; council members express concerns

Public open house, town hall meeting to discuss project today

City Council's debate about the proposed Steamboat 700 annexation turned suddenly emotional and more hesitant Tuesday on the eve of a public open house and town hall meeting to discuss the project.

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Joanne Palmer: Octagon or octo-mom?

I hate math. Which is why I sometimes have to have a little help from People magazine. This horrifying realization came to me the other night when my son quizzed me on his math homework.

Steamboat briefs: CMC offers parent, toddler movement class today

Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs is offering a parent and toddler movement class this fall, from 10 to 11:55 a.m. Wednesdays. Parents and toddlers as old as 4 are welcome. Six sessions cost $48 and begin today. Register with CMC at 870-4444, or call Robin at 846-3356 for details.

Flu confirmed for 3 at CMC

Further testing needed to determine whether cases are swine flu

Three students at Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus have tested positive for influenza A, Debbie Crawford, a spokeswoman for the college system, said Tuesday.

Camp a success for US Nordic team

Demong finishes 2nd in Gundersen event; coach confident

The U.S. Nordic combined team left for Norway two weeks ago hoping to train a few days with the always-strong Norwegians and see how well the team's summer training program has worked.

Rollingstone Ranch wins SWIGL title

Women's golf team earns low net score in summer league

For the first time in the six-year history of the Steamboat Women's Interclub Golf League, the traveling trophy for the winning team has a new home with the Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club's team.

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Oak Creek Labor Day organizers call weekend a success

Events see larger than expected turnout

For a Labor Day that at first was scaled back, then re-imagined, the final show was a success financially and in excitement, Oak Creek Labor Day organizers said.

Higher demand on Moffat County Social Services

Agency has less funding to provide programs

June marked the 10th consecutive month Moffat County Social Services registered an increase in its food stamp caseload. The number of residents who receive food stamps in June crossed the 500-person mark for the first time Social Services Director Marie Peer could remember.