News for Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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Steamboat briefs: Wendy Pabich author talk is 7 p.m. Thursday at library

Author, scientist and artist Wendy Pabich will give a book talk at 7 p.m. Thursday at Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library.

With sights set on nationals, cheerleaders to hold fundraiser

The Steamboat Springs High School cheerleading team is hosting a Lil Sailors Cheer Clinic fundraiser for boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade Saturday.

Routt County Riders hosts workday on the Rotary Trail

Routt County Riders will host its 10th trail workday of the summer from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on the Rotary Trail on the back side of Emerald Mountain.

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Steamboat's legal battle with West Acres Mobile Home Park nears end

The city of Steamboat Springs' four-year-long legal battle with residents of the West Acres Mobile Home Park is coming to an end, but neither side is celebrating.

Way out West: Ute elder speaks of tribe's creation story in Paonia

Northern Ute elder Roland McCook told a Steamboat audience in 2008 that rather than dwell on the poor quality of the land his tribe had been given at its reservation in Utah, he preferred to talk about the Utes’ tribal traditions.

Citizens Supporting Property Rights: Balance, respect needed

In Routt County, two words have been ignored in the debate about responsible energy development. Citizens Supporting Property Rights, a new local citizens group, is committed to bringing those words — property rights — back to the debate.

Mayling Simpson: Reasons against casino

A number of letters to the editor and other articles in the past months have voiced opposition to a casino in our community. It is true that the casino may offer some jobs and some stimulation to the local economy. The question is: Do we want a casino to do this? Are there better alternatives?

Routt County officials welcome continued casino conversation

Despite opposition from the governor, some local officials say casino proponents should push forward if they think a casino would be beneficial to the community.

Ex-Steamboat college student takes plea deal in marijuana case

A felony possession and distribution marijuana charge was dismissed Wednesday against a 20-year-old former Steamboat Springs resident arrested in November.

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Rotary Club's annual Barn Dance is 'for the kids'

The fifth annual Community Barbecue & Barn Dance takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Sidney Peak Ranch. For the third year, the event will raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat Springs

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New generation assumes ownership of F.M. Light & Sons in Steamboat

The new owners come with the educational background needed to succeed at running Steamboat’s signature retail store: Chris and Lindsay Dillenbeck each hold master's degrees in business administration.

The Record for Sept. 18, 2012

8:14 a.m. Steamboat Spring Police Department officers and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters were called to a report of a car on fire at Steamboat Springs High School. A squirrel had made a nest under the hood of the car, and it caught fire.

Steamboat Ski Area to host bike race, free concerts Sept. 28 to 30

Inaugural "SummerEndo" festival seeks to celebrate first full summer of extensive downhill mountain biking terrain, new promenade and the daylighting of Burgess Creek.

2012 Run Rabbit Run ultramarathon in their own words

Find out what it takes to run 100 miles from some of the runners in the Run Rabbit Run ultramarathon.

Taking the leap at Green Mountain Reservoir

Some brave cliff jumpers took video of their leaps from a cliff into Green Mountain Reservoir.

Steamboat Springs morning roundup for Wednesday, Sept. 19

The Steamboat Spring City Council is divided on demolishing the Iron Horse Inn, Sleeping Giant Group's casino project is dealt a blow by the Governor's Office and a Clark man pleaded guilty in connection with shooting a bear.