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Perry-Mansfield to offer 'An Evening of Dance' in Steamboat
Show debuts at 8 p.m. today at Perry-Mansfield
The showcase runs today, Friday and Saturday at the performing arts school and camp in Steamboat. The performances will feature a variety of styles and emotions, presented by the camp's Pre-Professional Intensive Program students.
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by Nicole Inglis
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Steamboat skier, astronaut visit troops
Lodwick, Swanson went to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, this month
Todd Lodwick, an Olympic silver medalist and two-time world champion, recently returned from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he visited troops with Steamboat astronaut Steve Swanson and United States Olympic Committee Athlete Ombudsman John Ruger.
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Robert Cash booked into Routt County Jail
Man accused of attempted murder; more charges expected
The Steamboat man accused of shooting his wife and then himself was formally booked into Routt County Jail on charges of attempted first-degree murder Wednesday. He had been hospitalized since June.
Classes aim to aid Steamboat triathletes
Annual event could expand to Olympic proportions
Joy Rasmussen will mastermind a series of classes leading up the annual Yampa Valley event, starting Saturday with a swimming workshop at the Wildhorse Meadows Trailhead Lodge athletic club.
Steamboat's Ride 4 Yellow event reaches capacity
Spots still available in second, shorter race
The Livestrong Ride 4 Yellow announced Wednesday that its longest ride, the 26-mile Ride the Divide tour along the Continental Divide that Armstrong will participate in, has reached its 200-rider capacity. Plenty of space still remains for the second ride of the Aug. 8 event.
2010 Election calendar
Key dates for the Aug. 10 primary election and Nov. 2 general election
E. coli closes beach again at Steamboat Lake
A park ranger said he thought the elevated levels of bacteria resulted from high winds blowing particles into the swim beach area. Matthew Schuler said Steamboat Lake State Park employees had retested the lake and hoped to reopen the beach as soon as Thursday.
Perry-Mansfield to offer 'An Evening of Dance' in Steamboat
Show debuts at 8 p.m. today at Perry-Mansfield
The showcase runs today, Friday and Saturday at the performing arts school and camp in Steamboat. The performances will feature a variety of styles and emotions, presented by the camp's Pre-Professional Intensive Program students.
Some trails open on Emerald Mountain
A number of trails will be opened for just one week. Included are the lower Quarry Mountain trail to where it intersects Quarry Mountain connector, then that trail over to the Forest Loop and Hudson trails.
Steamboat ultramarathon Run Rabbit Run fills up
Race now part of Montrail Ultra Cup series
September's Run Rabbit Run 50-mile race has hit its 150-racer cap. Organizers attributed the rapid growth in popularity to the fact that the race has been added to the Montrail Ultra Cup race series as it enters its fourth year.
Cause of Rabbit Ears Motel fire unknown
Owner awaits damage estimate from insurance companies
The cause of the fire Saturday night at the Rabbit Ears Motel still is undetermined. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue Fire Marshal Jay Muhme said the investigation into the fire’s cause hasn’t begun.
Craig woman listed in fair condition after crash
Yvette Puhl involved in two-vehicle crash Monday night
A Craig woman sustained life-threatening injuries Monday night in a two-vehicle crash two miles south of Craig, the Colorado State Patrol reported in a news release. Yvette Puhl was transported to The Memorial Hospital in Craig and later taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. On Tuesday, St. Mary’s reported that Puhl was listed in fair condition.
Lightning cause behind two Moffat County wildfires Monday
Lightning in Northwest Colorado is believed to be the cause behind numerous wildfires that crews worked Monday and Tuesday to contain, according to the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit. Unit spokeswoman Lynn Barclay said lightning started 11 fires in recent days.
Routt County unemployment drops in June
Area saw decrease to 9.4 percent from 10.5 percent in May
The unemployment rate in Routt County dropped to 9.4 percent in June, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. That’s down from 10.5 percent in May — the highest unemployment percentage in the county since 1992.
Hayden restructures school administration
Tony Zabel to earn stipend next school year as secondary principal duties increase
The Hayden School District will save $109,000 next school year after restructuring its administration. Superintendent Mike Luppes said the district will have 2 1/2 administrators for the 2010-11 school year instead of the four it had last school year.
Routt County Commissioners decide on top 12 priorities for fairgrounds
Year-round shower, restroom facilities top concerns listed in master plan
The Routt County Board of Commissioners approved, 3-0, a list of the top 12 priorities for the Fairgrounds Master Plan Update, which include facility improvements to expand the use of the fairgrounds year-round and improve functioning during the annual Routt County Fair.
The Record for July 19
12:44 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of an intoxicated person in the 1100 block of Oak Street. A 42-year-old man and his roommate were involved in an altercation that wasn’t physical and decided to work it out.
Coed B and D league softball standings for July 20, 2010
Coed B and D league softball standings for July 20, 2010
Beach volleyball standings for July 19, 2010
Adult A Division beach volleyball standings
Team Lightning swim results from Montrose Summer Open
Team Lightning swim results from Montrose Summer Open
Steamboat's Team Lightning strikes Montrose
Swimming squad places 6th at meet with more than 20 teams
Despite having just seven swimmers at a weekend event, the Steamboat Springs Team Lightning Swim Team continued to see the payoff from a summer of swimming.
Steamboat briefs: Paving scheduled for today and Thursday on Tamarack
Elam Construction will be paving on Tamarack Drive today and Thursday, according to the city of Steamboat Springs.
Bernard A. Gagne: Colorado discriminates against seniors
I recently moved here from Massachusetts, and I feel that as a senior citizen, the state of Colorado is discriminating against me.
Jody Babcock: Routt County should support its own royalty contest
Bring back the old Routt County Fair traditions without the worry of liability.
12 Steamboat skiers named to national Telemark squad
Steamboat Springs telemark ski racer Jeffrey Gay reached one of his biggest goals this week, and he still has at least four months before he’s back on snow. Gay was one of 12 Steamboat skiers who recently learned they had been named to the U.S. Telemark Ski Association’s national team for the 2010-11 season.
Tom Litteral: An act of kindness
A wonderful event happened to us Sunday. We left a Day-Timer on top of our car, and when it fell, a sharp-eyed, young-at-heart couple retrieved it and followed us so they could return it.
Rebecca Wendt: Bikers should police their own
Well, the push is on for us to officially be named “Bike Town USA.” Not a bad idea at all, except for the words we keep hearing attached to the word “bicyclist.” Rude, disrespectful, dangerous, arrogant road and trail hogs. Is this how we really want to be known?
Our View: Civic service extends beyond council
Council applicants should consider boards, commissions
The Steamboat Springs City Council has gotten a resounding response from residents eager to replace Councilman Jim Engelken. We like to see that desire for community involvement and service. But only one of the 10 people who have applied will be appointed to the council seat, and we’d like to encourage the others to refocus their enthusiasm toward one of the city or county’s boards or commissions.
Chris Berry Trio mixes electronic, ancient African influences
Group performs tonight at Ghost Ranch Saloon
Electric mbira in hand, Berry will perform at 9 p.m. today at the Ghost Ranch Saloon alongside percussionist Aaron Johnston, of the band Brazilian Girls, and guitarist Zivanai Masongo, a Grammy-nominated electronic artist. The Chris Berry Trio combines the ancient influences of African traditions with contemporary electronic music.
