Stories for September 23, 2009

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New Italian-themed work by Mack will be a Mambo fixture

Plays on vintage Italian landscapes, country scenes and market posters were local artist Mari Mack's canvas for a new collection opening at Mambo Italiano. Mack's work goes on display with a party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the restaurant.

Steamboat golf qualifies 3 for state tourney in cold weather

Battling temperatures that dipped into the low 40s and winds that made it feel much colder, the Sailors qualified three players for the state golf tournament, Oct. 5 and 6 at Highlands Ranch Golf Club in Denver.

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2009 Election calendar

Key dates for 2009 municipal and school board elections

Commissioners up the ante on Song Mountain

The controversial Song Mountain development in Stagecoach - the largest proposed subdivision reviewed by the county in 35 years - received two preliminary approvals Tuesday, but county commissioners heaved a number of new requirements on the project.

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New Italian-themed work by Mack will be a Mambo fixture

Plays on vintage Italian landscapes, country scenes and market posters were local artist Mari Mack's canvas for a new collection opening at Mambo Italiano. Mack's work goes on display with a party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the restaurant.

First Impressions to host candidate event about education

First Impressions will host candidate event today

Today's First Impressions of Routt County forum gives local candidates a chance to talk about how government should address early childhood care and education.

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Steamboat golf qualifies 3 for state tourney in cold weather

Battling temperatures that dipped into the low 40s and winds that made it feel much colder, the Sailors qualified three players for the state golf tournament, Oct. 5 and 6 at Highlands Ranch Golf Club in Denver.

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Creek View Grill reopens after closing Thursday

Creek View Grill closed Thursday because it owed taxes

The Colorado Department of Revenue closed the Creek View on Thursday because the restaurant was behind in paying state sales tax, owner Phillip Davis said.

Steamboat Briefs: Fortress Investment won't pay dividend in 3rd quarter

Fortress Investment Group announced Tuesday that it won't pay a dividend in the third quarter of 2009.

Hayden volleyball falls in 4

The Hayden High School girls volleyball team fell to West Grand on Tuesday, 3-1.

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Residents looking forward to live cooking show

Retired schoolteacher Peggy Bomba, of Craig, always is looking for new ideas to bring back to her kitchen.

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Dahlin remembered as a well-traveled local

Manager of Big O Tires, Grease Monkey killed in rollover crash

Before Dustin Dahlin met his wife, Kori, he was a roamer and a wanderer, taking solo trips abroad to immerse himself in different cultures and meet the people of the world.

The Record for Sept. 21

The Record for Sept. 21

Our View: Efforts improve summer diversity

Both the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association and Mainstreet Steamboat Springs deserve praise for their initiative in starting new summer events and improving existing ones.

Aspen falls in Ski Magazine rankings

Magazine readers take note of town's charm, price, even bears

Aspen and its namesake mountain earned praise for everything from its steep terrain to toning down the celebrity glitz in the Ski Magazine resort rankings. But the price of an Aspen ski vacation, the travel hassles and even the bear problem got ripped as weaknesses.

Home radon levels high in Routt

Home radon levels are testing higher than expected in Routt County, and the local Extension Office is hoping a free clinic Thursday will help residents protect themselves from the danger.

YVRA car rental businesses fear impact of possible Hayden levy

In a worst-case scenario, a new car rental tax in Hayden could knock business down by 10 to 15 percent, Aaron Wiltfong said, who operates Budget Rent A Car at Yampa Valley Regional Airport and will be among those voting on the proposed tax Nov. 3.

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Joanne Palmer: Cookies and washcloths cure all

Chocolate always makes me feel better, and chocolate and chicken soup together may pack the punch I need to send this cruddy head cold packing.