Stories for March 11, 2010

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Collection of Rob Williams’ work opens Friday at K. Saari Gallery

Artist Rob Williams likes to follow a natural theme. A collection of that work, “Aspen Canticles,” opens with a free reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at K. Saari Gallery at Vertical Arts. The show will be on display through May 15.

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Woman killed when boulder hits car near Mount Harris on Wednesday

Craig resident headed to work in Steamboat when rock struck car

Craig resident Karen Lynn Evanoff died Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 40 east of Hayden when a boulder fell on the roof of the car she was riding in, killing her instantly.

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Hayden boys hoops falls at state, enters consolation bracket today

Team lost to Holyoke, 50-36; will face Lutheran Parker at 10:45 a.m. today

The Hayden High School boys basketball team couldn't hang on for the win against Holyoke in Pueblo, losing 50-36.. The boys fall to the consolation bracket and will play at 10:45 a.m. today.

Adult League Volleyball standings for March 11

Adult League Volleyball standings for March 11

Adult League Soccer standings for March 11

Adult League Soccer standings for March 11

Adult League Basketball standings for March 11

Adult League Basketball standings for March 11

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DU fares well on Day 1 of NCAA skiing championships

Giant slalom leads off national event at Steamboat Ski Area

The University of Utah’s Eva Huckova and Denver skier Leif Kristian Haugen became the first national champions crowned at the 2010 NCAA Skiing National Championships in Steamboat Springs, winning the giant slalom event at Steamboat Ski Area.

Steamboat freeskiers register solid finishes at Copper

The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club freeskier team competed in the Rocky Mountain Series event at Copper Mountain during the weekend, registering several top finishes.

Steamboat snowboarders turn in top results

Several Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club snowboarders had top finishes at competitions during the weekend. Leading the way was Paul Brichta at the USSA Revolution Tour at Boreal Ski Area in California. Brichta won the halfpipe, assuring himself a spot at the Junior World Championships in August in New Zealand.

Tigers basketball confident against tough field at state

The Hayden High School boys basketball team will face Holyoke High School at 1:15 p.m. today in the Class 2A state basketball tournament in Pueblo. Holyoke is the No. 2 team, with a 21-2 record.

Oak Creek to consider cultivation moratorium

Town Board wants time to craft marijuana law after dispensary approval

After approving a conditional license for a medical marijuana dispensary in January, the Oak Creek Town Board will consider tonight a moratorium to stop cultivation operations from gaining town approval. At a meeting at 7 p.m., the Town Board is scheduled to consider a 90-day moratorium that would prevent medical marijuana growing operations from gaining land use approval.

Steamboat briefs: Oak Creek gas station shuts down indefinitely

The only gas station in Oak Creek has shut down indefinitely, but the owner is working to find a new tenant to reopen the business. The Oak Creek Sinclair was shut down by its tenant Friday, owner Jon Peddie said.

The Record for March 9

12:02 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a suspicious incident on Ingles Lane where a person reported hearing a man and woman yelling. Officers could not find the people.

City discusses possible US 40 zone changes

The Steamboat Springs Plan­ning Commission meets today to discuss potential changes to two zone districts that guide commercial development along U.S. Highway 40 west and east of the city. The discussion will take place during the commission’s meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today in Centennial Hall.

Friday forum focuses on water education, issues

Event to include speakers from local, state, federal agencies

Friday’s water forum is just the beginning. The event from 1 to 5 p.m. at Bud Werner Memorial Library is the first in a series of water forums stretching to November, said Marsha Daughenbaugh, executive director of the Community Agriculture Alli­ance. Five speakers from local, state and federal agencies will give participants an overview of Colorado water issues and concerns.

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Collection of Rob Williams’ work opens Friday at K. Saari Gallery

Artist Rob Williams likes to follow a natural theme. A collection of that work, “Aspen Canticles,” opens with a free reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at K. Saari Gallery at Vertical Arts. The show will be on display through May 15.

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Hayden School Board hears budget suggestions

Half million in recommended district cuts includes staff members

The Hayden School Board heard recommendations during a special budget discussion meeting Wednesday night to remove about half a million dollars from the budget, and several jobs were on the table, including staff, directors and at least one administrator.

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Author Dan Caro to give motivational speech at library today

Talk focuses on beating adversity

Dan Caro has some experience with adversity. Since an accidental fire took away the use of his hands at age 2, the New Orleans native has risen to his challenges, breaking through them to become an accomplished drummer.

Workers break up boulder in Glenwood Canyon

CDOT hopes to open 1 lane of I-70 in each direction by tonight

Workers successfully broke up a huge boulder threatening to tumble down a cliff onto Interstate 70 in western Colo­rado on Wednesday, days after a rock slide closed the high­way. Crews will have additional cleanup work today along with drainage work and pavement repair. CDOT will “make every effort” to reopen a lane in each direction today.

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Danner addresses Hatch Act

Commissioner: Implications to county were motivation behind research into federal law

Moffat County Commission­er Audrey Danner addressed Wednesday the circumstances behind her research of the Hatch Act, a federal law that surfaced recently at the local level, during a news conference at the Moffat County Courthouse.