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What to do in Steamboat this week, Jan. 15-21
One-man jam band and former Steamboat Springs resident Keller Williams comes back through town promoting his new album, “ODD,” a mash of acoustic styles, funk rhythms and wry lyrics. The solo show — at 7 p.m. today in the Steamboat Music Tent in Knoll Parking Lot — is part of the seventh annual Ski Jam music festival.
Adaptive camp opens doors for wounded warriors
The Wounded Warrior program has been a part of the All Mountain Adaptive Ski Camp at Steamboat Ski Area in each of its five years, and in 2010, seven disabled veterans attended. Adaptive Adventures, which host the camp with Access Anything and Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports, is celebrating its 10th year.
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by Joel Reichenberger
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BOCES board OKs budget cuts
Measure erases deficit left over from 2008-09 overspending
The BOCES board unanimously approved budget cuts Thursday to make up for a $44,632 deficit from the 2008-09 school year. Board President Brian Hoza said approving the budget deficit plan allows the Northwest Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services to focus on this school year and begin planning for 2010-11. Its financial troubles arose last fall when it overspent its 2008-09 budget by nearly $317,000.
Emergency responders conducting training in North Routt
Snowmobile exercises designed to teach survival tactics and aid future search and rescue operations.
Adaptive camp opens doors for wounded warriors
The Wounded Warrior program has been a part of the All Mountain Adaptive Ski Camp at Steamboat Ski Area in each of its five years, and in 2010, seven disabled veterans attended. Adaptive Adventures, which host the camp with Access Anything and Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports, is celebrating its 10th year.
Fort Collins band Futaba brings old-school funk to OTP
Group brings big horn section, full harmonies
Bass player Ean Smith joined Fort Collins funk band Futaba in May. At the time, the group was a lead singer who also plays trumpet, a guitarist and a drummer. Within a few months, the band ballooned, and Futaba comes to Steamboat Springs on Saturday as an eight-piece outfit with a four-man horn section.
The Record for Jan. 13
12:54 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers arrested a 29-year-old Steamboat Springs woman on suspicion of driving under the influence after a traffic stop in the first block of Seventh Street.
Steamboat briefs: Hayden commission tables Kum & Go zoning request
The Hayden Planning Commission tabled a request Thursday from Kum & Go to amend the town’s historic downtown zoning district. The service station was scheduled to ask that the zoning district be amended to permit gas stations, paving the way for Kum & Go to relocate to and expand on a lot at the northwest corner of Walnut Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Cota, Morse finish in top 10
Steamboat Springs skiers place 6th and 8th at Deer Valley
Two Steamboat Springs skiers made their case Thursday for inclusion on the U.S. moguls Olympic team. Skiing at the Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, Steamboat’s Jeremy Cota finished sixth, and Mike Morse finished eighth.
Reckless Kelly to play free show Tuesday in Steamboat
Country concert is part of Cowboy Downhill festivities
Texas country rock band Reckless Kelly started hitting the road about 14 years ago. The quintet, led by brothers Willy and Cody Braun, toured around the Lone Star State, playing four-hour gigs to raucous honky-tonk halls. The band will play at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Gondola Square after the 36th annual Cowboy Downhill.
Hayden, Soroco hoops ready for weekend
The Soroco High School girls and boys basketball teams each look to make a district statement today when the teams welcome North Park. The girls play at 4:30 p.m., and the boys follow at 6.
SSHS hockey preps for big games
Sailors team plays against Lewis-Palmer today, Air Academy on Saturday
In search of a chance to make a statement, the Steamboat Springs High School hockey team has found it this weekend. Steamboat, sitting atop the Peak Conference with a 5-1-2 overall record and 3-0 mark in conference play, will have every opportunity to establish itself as the team to beat in the conference.
Yampa Valley Partners to hire regional energy coordinator
When asked why local governments would be interested in talking to a community energy coordinator, Kate Nowak gave possibly one of the most attractive reasons: money.
What to do in Steamboat this week, Jan. 15-21
One-man jam band and former Steamboat Springs resident Keller Williams comes back through town promoting his new album, “ODD,” a mash of acoustic styles, funk rhythms and wry lyrics. The solo show — at 7 p.m. today in the Steamboat Music Tent in Knoll Parking Lot — is part of the seventh annual Ski Jam music festival.
Business educator teaches buying, selling strategies in recession
During a turbulent market that could incite distressed business owners to sell and opportunistic investors to buy, a local counselor stressed Thursday the importance of using sound principles for both.
Ramp, amphitheater to be built at base area this summer
Promenade construction set to resume April 19 after Closing Day
Construction of the second phase of the pedestrian promenade that will wrap the base of the ski area by late 2011 is on track to begin as soon as April 19. Mid-April and the end of the ski season still are over the horizon, but the citizen’s group overseeing design of the promenade and its professional consultants are on a tight timeline.
Pot providers test business models
Medical marijuana dispensaries seek distribution methods in light of city law
The number of licensed medical marijuana users in Routt County doubled during the course of three months in 2009, and local dispensaries and caregivers are moving in to fill the demand — including in ways the city deems illegal.
Planning Commission to take up pot issue
Oak Creek Town Board declines to take action on dispensary
The Oak Creek Town Board on Thursday declined to institute a moratorium or take other action regarding a potential medical marijuana dispensary in the town. The town’s Planning Commission is slated to take up the issue at 7 p.m. Wednesday and can make recommendations to the town board after the hearing.
Investigations ongoing in burglary, arson cases
Craig police still are following leads on a recent burglary at the Moffat County Courthouse, Sergeant John Forgay said. The courthouse was broken into Nov. 11, 2009, on Veterans Day, when staff was off work for the holiday.
