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Ducks cause stir on Lincoln in Steamboat
Family attempts crossing at rush hour but returns to water
A mother duck and her 10 ducklings caused a stir near the post office at Third Street on Thursday when the mother duck decided she wanted to get to the Yampa River — by crossing Lincoln Avenue at about 6 p.m.
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by Zach Fridell
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Early Morning
What to do this week in Steamboat June 18 to 24, 2010
Dancers will step into the spotlight at 8 p.m. Saturday when they perform during the New Works Festival in the main theater of the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
Afternoon
Mustangs drive traffic to Steamboat
Chamber’s barometer predicts nearly 8,000 visitors to Steamboat this weekend
The Chamber Resort Association's lodging barometer anticipates that 7,900 people will be in town Saturday night. That figure is down from 8,600 forecast guests on the corresponding Saturday in 2009, and further still from the 9,700 guests who actually arrived here.
Stories
Ducks cause stir on Lincoln in Steamboat
Family attempts crossing at rush hour but returns to water
A mother duck and her 10 ducklings caused a stir near the post office at Third Street on Thursday when the mother duck decided she wanted to get to the Yampa River — by crossing Lincoln Avenue at about 6 p.m.
Routt unemployment tops 10 percent in May
Routt’s figure for May is 1.1 percent higher than April, highest since 1992
May's jobless rate is the highest for the month since 1992, according to the state agency that tracks employment figures.
Temple Grandin shares her expertise
With more than 130 filled seats and a standing-room-only crowd, it was sure to be a memorable evening. Ranchers, veterinarians, horse lovers and those just curious about animal behavior filled Library Hall in Bud Werner Memorial Library on May 26 to listen to the insight and keen observations of Dr. Temple Grandin.
YVEA members to meet Saturday
Cooperative to decide whether to deregulate from Wyoming agency
Yampa Valley Electric Association members will elect a board member and decide whether to deregulate from the Wyoming Public Service Commission on Saturday.
Steamboat Springs School Board holds all-day workshop
Members to discuss policy and survey results
Steamboat Springs School Board President Robin Crossan said today’s all-day workshop will include discussion intended to help the board operate better.
3 unaffiliated candidates plan to run for county positions
Hopefuls petition for ballot
Two unaffiliated candidates turned in petitions this week to join the November election, but both fell just short of the number of signatures required before the first deadline this week.
Petition filed in Humble Ranch case
City asks for state Supreme Court review of Humble Ranch dispute
Steamboat Springs has filed a petition for review of the Humble Ranch case by the Colorado Supreme Court, continuing the legal proceedings in a dispute involving land conservation, wildlife preservation, private property rights and efforts that began more than a decade ago to increase public access on the south flank of Emerald Mountain.
The Record for June 16
12:25 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a door open at the back of the theater in the 800 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Steamboat briefs: Chelsea’s Restaurant reopens in Oak Creek
The Chinese restaurant will be open from 5 p.m. to close, Tuesdays through Sundays.
Girls hockey camp concludes in Steamboat
Annual event for girls led by Shannon Miller
When Libby Lukens was 6 years old, she attended her first Shannon Miller Hockey Camp in Santa Fe, N.M. Now in her fifth year at the camp, and Lukens has progressed beyond just skating, thanks in large part to the hockey camp.
Grant means Steamboat's fireworks show will be bigger than ever
Tim and Scott Borden just keep coming up with ways to improve the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show. Nevermind that the Bordens already contribute priceless expertise and equipment to the extravaganza that lights up the slopes of Howelsen Hill and much of the surrounding valley each summer.
Saturday music festival to rock out North Routt
Event features 3 bands along Elk River in Clark
Saturday’s local forecast is for sunny skies with temperatures nearing 80 degrees — in other words, darn near perfect weather for live music along the Elk River. The North Routt Music Festival starts at 4 p.m. Saturday along the Elk River at the Glen Eden Resort in Clark.
Carbondale nonprofit planting seeds for biofuel future
Business examines new agriculture opportunity
A plot of tilled earth outside of Carbondale could sprout the future of agriculture in the West, not to mention an environmentally friendly fuel source. So far, though, it looks like dirt with a few weeds poking through.
What to do this week in Steamboat June 18 to 24, 2010
Dancers will step into the spotlight at 8 p.m. Saturday when they perform during the New Works Festival in the main theater of the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
Artwork created by teens on display at Ciao Gelato in Steamboat
Facing the world after suffering grief, especially losing a family member, can be a trying experience for anyone. Despite the anger and sadness, sometimes you have to face the world. And sometimes, that takes a mask.
