Steamboat Today: Photos for October 27, 2006

Hannah, a 6-week-old lion, is being hand raised by Mindy Stinner and Doug Evans at the Conservators' Center, Inc.

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ResortQuest Steamboat employee Simon O'Farrell shovels the plaza in Torian Plum on Thursday. As much as 8 inches of snow fell across much of Routt County Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

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Thursday provided no time for rest for Big O Tire technicians Stephen Baldridge, left, Aaron Marquez and Dustin Driscoll. The shop had to turn away motorists early Thursday morning to deal with the 40 customers who already had dropped off their cars for snow tire installation.

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Ben Siegel, 12 looks for a seat after paying for lunch at the Steamboat Springs Middle School on Thursday. Starting Nov. 6, mid-morning snack time will discontinue and breakfast will be served from 7:45 to 8:20 a.m. Monday through Friday.

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Colorado Mountain College professor Jimmy Westlake, left, and CMC student Cutter Shea put finishing touches on a UFO, which will be used in the "Sceamboat Chamber of Horror" haunted house that opens today.

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Lena Barker, 10, receives the 911 Hero Award on Thursday. Lena called 911 last December after her brother, Jake (in the background), became stuck head-first in a pile of snow. Faith Mendoza, right, director of Routt County Communications, applauded Lena's composure under pressure and ability to effectively communicate with emergency dispatchers.

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Sled dogs

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Justin Iacovetto takes guests on sleigh rides around Brent Romick Rodeo Arena.

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Britta Kern waits for arriving passengers at Yampa Valley Regional Airport.

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With about 120 businesses packed into a three- or four-block radius, downtown Craig has a variety of shopping opportunities for local and out-of-town shoppers.

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The 2006 Gould Ski Scramble. The next event is Feb. 24. Call Susan Galecki at (970) 846-6408 for more information.

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Kremmling, 50 miles east of Steamboat Springs at the juncture of U.S. Highway 40 and Colorado Highway 9, is in an ideal location for snowmobilers, skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy winter activities.

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"The Depot" by Dona Steele was among the finalists for the Steamboat Springs Arts Council's 35th anniversary poster contest.

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"Emerald Mountain" by Lance Whitner was chosen as the poster for the Steamboat Springs Arts Council's 35th anniversary.

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"Green Mountain," a piece by Betty Jameson, was among the finalists for the Steamboat Springs Arts Council's 35th anniversary poster contest.

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The somewhat twisted plot of Arsenic and Lace unfolds in this scene in which Dr. Einstein (Cody Poirot) and officer Brophy (Jesse Browning) struggle while officer O'Hara (Michelle Hess) looks after Jonathan Brewster who was knocked unconscious in a previous scene.

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Matthew Stoddard and Cheryl Brown will bring the roles of Mortimer Brewster and Elaine Harper to life on the stage of the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater during the production of "Arsenic and Old Lace."

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Mortimer Brewster (Matthew Stoddard) is shocked after discovering a body in the window box.

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The cast of Arsenic and Lace includes, front to back Lesely Weisberg( Ms. Gibbs and Ms. Witherspoon), Cody Poirot (Dr. Einstein), Michael Staley (Jonathan Brewster), Cheryl Brown (Elaine Harper), Matthew Stoddard (Mortimer Brewster), Rusty Delucia (Abby Brewster), Kay Wagner (Martha Brewster), Mark Bucksen (Dr. Harper and Lieutenant Rooney), Cesare Rosati (Teddy Brewster), Jesse Browning (officer Brophy) and Michelle Hess (Officer O'Hara).

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Mortimer Brewster (Matthew Stoddard) reacts after finding a body in the window seat as Abby Brewster (Rusty DeLucia) and Martha (Kay Wagner) look on, unphased by the discovery.

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Dr. Haper (Mark Bucksen) reacts to the noise created by Teddy Brewster (Cesare Rosati) while trying to carry on a conversation with Abby Brewster (Rusty DeLucia) in the dark comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace" at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater.

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The Plagiarists has been busy practicing for its Saturday and Tuesday shows. Band members are, from left, Isaac Slobodnik, Doug Mouton, Sam Gordon and LeeAnn Gansel.

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These "teenage" lions, that are 2 years old, were born and hand raised at the Conservators' Center Inc. They share their enclosure with four "teenage" tigers.

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A member of Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club goes inverted during a moguls competition at Steamboat Ski Area.

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Twelve-year-old Andrea Perez gets her first taste of snow while taking ski lessons at Steamboat Ski Area as part of the 2006 Sunshine Kids Winter Games, which was for young cancer patients. Perez, who is from Los Angeles, quickly learned how to catch one of the big white flakes falling from the sky using her tongue.

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