Stories for June 21, 2010

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Bike to Work Week in Steamboat is under way

Event returns with daily activities, free coffee this week

Many Steamboat businesses and organizations are embra­­cing the simple pleasure of a ride to work today through Saturday, as Colorado’s Bike to Work month comes to a head in Steamboat Springs with Bike to Work Week.

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Firefighters contain 2-acre brush fire in West Routt

Crews respond to blaze in Canyon Valley subdivision

Firefighters from West Routt, Steamboat Springs and Oak Creek contained a 2- to 3-acre wildfire Monday in the Canyon Valley area near Mount Harris.

Census 2010 data collection wrapping up in Northwest Colorado

Western Slope office manager expects government project to be completed by mid-August

Census 2010 work is wrapping up in Northwest Colorado, and the region’s manager said the majority of data collection work should be finished by mid-August.

2010 Ski Town USA Classic Golf Tournament results

The 2010 tournament was held June 18 and 19 at Rollingstone Ranch Gold Club and Catamount Ranch & Club

The Record for June 19

The Record for June 19

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Luke Graham: Things to hate in sports

We’re on the brink of sports purgatory. It’s the time of year when the NBA and NHL seasons have wrapped up. In baseball, we’re not quite at the season’s midpoint and a ton of teams are still in it. It’s at this point every year that I am reminded of some of the things I hate about sports.

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Aging Well: Calendars highlight summer programs for older adults

Older adults in the Yampa Valley are fortunate to live in communities flush with summer programs to keep them busy and healthy. Between trips, ongoing exercise and wellness programs, lunches, crafts, continuing education and other opportunities, it can be a little tough to keep it all straight.

Steamboat School Board to consider 2010-11 budget

Members also will be presented with the school district’s facilities master plan

After a year of budget cuts and layoffs because of reduced revenue and increased expenses, the Steamboat Springs School Board tonight will consider adopting the 2010-11 budget.

Steamboat's Bird flies in 100-mile race

Honey Stinger cyclist places 7th in Front Range event

Nate Bird said he was tired Sunday, a day after riding in a mountain bike race. That’s entirely understandable given the event — the Bailey Hundo 100-mile mountain bike race — was the longest he’d ever tackled.

2010 Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series Week 1 results (June 18 and 19)

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series Week 1 results

County Agenda for June 21 and 22

County Agenda for June 21 and 22

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Elissa Greene: Welcome back to Strings

Saturday is Opening Night for the Strings Music Festival, kicking off Strings’ summer season and featuring the Strings Festival Orchestra with violin soloist Sarah Chang.

Jane McLeod: Parsnips show star potential

I’ve revised my thinking about parsnips since discovering that they grow well here, are good for you and are quite delicious when harvested late and cooked right.

Steamboat briefs: Police use Taser on woman in arrest Sunday afternoon

Steamboat Springs Police Department Sgt. Gerard Geis said police used a Taser to subdue a woman who was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence Sunday afternoon in Steamboat Springs.

Monday Medical: Share the road safely

When you commuted to work today, were you on two wheels or four? Today marks the beginning of Colorado Bike to Work Week, and Wednesday is Bike to Work Day. In fact, the entire month of June is designated by the state of Colorado as Bike to Work Month.

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Bike to Work Week in Steamboat is under way

Event returns with daily activities, free coffee this week

Many Steamboat businesses and organizations are embra­­cing the simple pleasure of a ride to work today through Saturday, as Colorado’s Bike to Work month comes to a head in Steamboat Springs with Bike to Work Week.