Stories for September 12, 2009

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City Council candidates gather for public forum Friday

Evidence is mounting that the biggest issue has been taken off the table in the most compelling race in the 2009 City Council election. Former City Council President Kevin Bennett has made his opposition to the proposed Steamboat 700 annexation a cornerstone of his campaign against City Council President Pro Tem Cari Hermacinski.

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Steamboat's Farny, Richman advance to Western Slope Open tennis semis

Luke Farny and Callum Richman haven't been playing together long, but the duo certainly grew up quickly Friday during the opening day of the Western Slope Open in Grand Junction. The Steamboat Springs High School No. 3 doubles team went 2-0 on the day, including a three-set victory against perennial powerhouse Fairview to punch their ticket to today's semifinals.

Hayden volleyball drops 2

Tigers sink to 0-3 on season, prepare for Plateau Valley

The Tigers volleyball squad lost to Vail Christian and Meeker on Friday night, falling to each in four games.

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City Council candidates gather for public forum Friday

Evidence is mounting that the biggest issue has been taken off the table in the most compelling race in the 2009 City Council election. Former City Council President Kevin Bennett has made his opposition to the proposed Steamboat 700 annexation a cornerstone of his campaign against City Council President Pro Tem Cari Hermacinski.

Steamboat Briefs: Gardening workshops hosted Sept. 24 and 27

Yampatika and Deep Roots are co-sponsoring a new series of gardening worshops called From the Ground Up. The workshops are from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 24 and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 27.

The Record for Sept. 10

The Record for Sept. 10

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OktoberWest starts Friday

Inaugural event promises family fun and beer

he newest incarnation of a late-September celebration of beer, food and various activities comes to the Steamboat mountain area Friday to Sept. 20 with the inaugural OktoberWest.

High school sends 3 home with swine flu

Steamboat Springs School District Superintendent Shalee Cunningham alerted parents Friday to three cases of swine flu at Steamboat Springs High School.

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City officials decide teaching, tourism key to Haymaker contract

With their decision to negotiate a new golf professional contract at Haymaker Golf Course and part ways with pro Hank Franks, city officials hope to maximize the course's potential and revenues with an increased focus on special events, tourist rounds and teaching.

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Part of Union Pacific train separates in South Routt

One car of a 104-car Union Pacific Railroad coal train came off its wheels south of Oak Creek at about 3:45 Friday morning, leaving the car upright and resting on the tracks.

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Steamboat Springs Orchestra tunes up for season

Guest artists, classic selections highlight 6-concert schedule

The Steamboat Springs Orchestra moves into its 2009-10 season with six performances, an expanded youth orchestra program and a new series of post-concert, limited-seating lectures.

Walker: Kenyan girls face real threats of malaria, typhoid

When I first started coming to the Rescue Centre, I was terrified of malaria and typhoid. For people in the "West," these are diseases of the impoverished, unhygienic, unfortunates and ignorants of the world.