Stories for August 23, 2010

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Routt County Fair comes to a close

Mutton bustin’, ranch rodeo, home arts ribbons bring end to Routt County Fair

A ranch rodeo, ornery lambs, shaved ice and piles of prize ribbons brought an end to the 96th annual Routt County Fair on Sunday as locals and visitors gathered at the fairgrounds in Hayden in gorgeous late-summer weather marred only by a few gusty winds.

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Steamboat school district makes emergency calendar change

A scheduled Oct. 1 staff development day has been changed to Oct. 8. That means students will be in school on the first Friday of October.

The Record for Aug. 20

The Record for Aug. 20

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Continental Divide race attracts big crowd to Steamboat

A nearly full roster of 125 runners took part Sunday in the Continental Divide Trail Run race in Steamboat Springs, the most the Steamboat Springs Running Series has ever had for the event and the only time it’s ever hit a pre-determined cap.

The Record for Aug. 21

The Record for Aug. 21

Steamboat briefs: Adult Day Center open at Rollingstone Respite House

The Adult Day Center now is open at the Rollingstone Respite House in Steamboat. Trained caregivers, registered nurses, and certified nursing assistants organize and manage the day for participants.

County Agenda for Aug. 23 and 24

Agenda for Routt County Board of Commissioners

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Supplies drive in Steamboat to benefit students

Bank of the West’s back to school event seeks donations

On Friday, three shopping carts filled with donated supplies sat in the Bank of the West lobby in downtown Steamboat, ready to be distributed to local schools. Bank President Rosemarie Smith said even the smallest supplies can make a difference.

Attorney: Bank owns Steamboat duplexes

Mark Fischer: Former owners have no stake in buildings

An attorney representing the former owners of two downtown duplexes say the buildings are owned by Bank of America and have been since the foreclosure that preceded an Aug. 14 fire that gutted one of the buildings and displaced 18 tenants.

Monday Medical: Medications can create health risks

If you watch the numerous drug company commercials on TV, you know the phrase, “Ask your doctor.” This cliché actually is very good advice. But don’t limit yourself to asking about a potential new prescription.

Aging Well: Workshop, resources help ease caregiving

There is no way to fully prepare for the challenge of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Most jobs come with training, but caregiving — and the many roles and responsibilities that come with it — often is unexpected and overwhelming.

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Routt County Fair comes to a close

Mutton bustin’, ranch rodeo, home arts ribbons bring end to Routt County Fair

A ranch rodeo, ornery lambs, shaved ice and piles of prize ribbons brought an end to the 96th annual Routt County Fair on Sunday as locals and visitors gathered at the fairgrounds in Hayden in gorgeous late-summer weather marred only by a few gusty winds.