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Grant Pohlman, 6, holds up his first-place plaque for a photo at the Pinewood Derby competition Saturday at Hayden Valley Elementary School.

Published on April 30, 2007

Craig Kennedy and his service dog, Mohawkie, are shown at the Sheraton Hotel. Kennedy has written a book that serves as a guide for people with disabilities.

Published on April 30, 2007

Will Green cheers as his derby car crosses the finish line during the Hayden Cub Scout Pack 193 Pinewood Derby on Saturday at Hayden Valley Elementary School.

Published on April 30, 2007

Hayden Cub Scout Pack 193 members and onlookers watch as derby cars fly down the track Saturday during the Pinewood Derby at Hayden Valley Elementary School. Saturday's derby was the first time the Hayden Cub Scouts have held a derby in about five years.

Published on April 30, 2007

Taylor Otto watches his derby car race down the track during the Hayden Cub Scout Pack 193 Pinewood Derby on Saturday at Hayden Valley Elementary School.

Published on April 30, 2007

Published on April 29, 2007

Members of the Steamboat Springs High School CULTURE Club gather for a group photo before a meeting April 20.

Published on April 29, 2007

SmartWool President and General Manager Mark Bryden poses among mannequins in the company's offices at the Steamboat Springs Airport on Tuesday.

Published on April 29, 2007

Members of SmartWool's operations and supply chain team. Front row: from left, Trish Foster, Hanni Schwanke, Susan Cunningham; back row: from left, Blane Joyner, John Munshaw, Riley Siddoway, Geoff Beltzhoover.

Published on April 29, 2007

Emily Gold, a senior at Lowell Whiteman, works at the Yampatika office in Steamboat Springs as a volunteer Thursday.

Published on April 29, 2007

Marion Kahn, seen here near a window on the lower floor of the Depot Art Center on Friday morning, is the new executive director of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council.

Published on April 29, 2007

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Libby Foster, clockwise from left, Melissa Calhoon and Erin Murphy watch a video being produced by Alex Gibbs, bottom right, at Colorado Mountain College on Thursday.

Published on April 29, 2007

Jordan Williams rounds the bases after hitting a homerun against Rifle earlier in the year. Williams is one of three players from Hayden that travel to Moffat County to play baseball.

Published on April 29, 2007

Doug Baker participates in a practical pistol shooting competition at the Routt County Rifle Club's range Saturday. The targets Baker is aiming at are intended to mimic a real-life hostage situation.

Published on April 29, 2007

Bryan Richards throws a pitch for Moffat County earlier in the year. Richards, along with Jordan Williams and Halen Raymond, travel from Hayden to play baseball for Moffat County.

Published on April 29, 2007

A large selection of new baseball and softball bats hang at The Sports Authority on U.S. Highway 40 in Steamboat Springs on Saturday.

Published on April 29, 2007

Lucy the dog investigates a camera on the trail while E.B. Nix, front, and Elizabeth Watkins make their way down the Spring Creek trail in Steamboat Springs on Friday.

Published on April 29, 2007

Kate Herzog hikes along the Spring Creek trail in Steamboat Springs with her dog, Cosmo (not pictured), and another labrador retriever, Henry, left, on Friday.

Published on April 29, 2007

A large selection of new baseball and softball bats hang at The Sports Authority on U.S. Highway 40 in Steamboat Springs on Saturday.

Published on April 29, 2007

David Strait, right, ponders his next move during a game of chess at Soroco Middle School's Chess Club meeting Thursday.

Published on April 29, 2007

Jacob Hange, left, and Pie Lombardi play a game of chess during Soroco Middle School's Chess Club meeting Thursday.

Published on April 29, 2007

Scott Kempers finished third in both last year's Howelsen Hill 8-Miler (pictured here) and in the overall male point rankings for the 2006 Steamboat Springs Running Series. The 2007 series kicks off Saturday with the Spirit Challenge.

Published on April 29, 2007

Deb Schaffer ejects a spent shell casing from her shotgun while taking aim at another skeet on the Routt County Rifle Club's range west of Steamboat on Saturday.

Published on April 29, 2007

A 12-acre parcel immediately east of Casey's Pond in Steamboat Springs is the site of a proposed development that could include as many as two lodges and 62 townhomes.

Published on April 29, 2007

Marion Kahn, seen here in the main gallery of the Depot Art Center in Steamboat Springs on Friday morning, is the new executive director of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council.

Published on April 29, 2007

Routt County Riders has begun hosting its weekly Tueday Night Rides. Last May, an intermediate/advanced group of cyclists pedalled up Routt County Road 129 to Seedhouse Road. Visit www.routtcountyriders.org for more information on the rides.

Published on April 29, 2007

The Community Leaders Prayer Breakfast, part of the National Day of Prayer, is at 7 a.m. Thursday at Old Town Pub.

Published on April 28, 2007

Matt Hill competes in the 1,600-meter run on Friday at the Clint Wells Invitational in Craig. Hill won the event.

Published on April 28, 2007

Steamboat Springs senior Garrett Brew, alone in front of the pack, finishes a 100-meter sprint Friday during the 51st Annual Clint Wells Invitational in Craig.

Published on April 28, 2007

Peter Daley competes in the first heat of the 1,600-meter run on Friday at the Clint Wells Invitational in Craig. Daley finished ninth.

Published on April 28, 2007

The Thunderhead Lodge and Condominiums, seen here on Wednesday, are part of the large real estate sale of the Ski Time Square area at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area.

Published on April 28, 2007

Martin Ilott, a veterinary surgeon from England, runs along U.S. Highway 40 between Craig and Steamboat Springs on Friday. Ilott is completing a cross-country run from Huntington Beach, Calif., to New York City to raise money for hospice in the UK.

Published on April 28, 2007

Ben Taslitz, left, and Antonio Marxuach enjoy a sun-drenched conversation along the Yampa River on Friday afternoon.

Published on April 28, 2007

Jack Starkey, 9, plays tennis with his mom, Cathy, at the tennis courts at Howelsen Hill on Friday.

Published on April 28, 2007

DJ Kip Strean mixes it up at the most recent community dance at the Depot Art Center. There will be another community dance Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Depot. Dances will include ballroom, swing, country, Latin and old-time rock 'n' roll, and all ages are welcome.

Published on April 27, 2007

"Booby Trap," by CMC's first full-time art professor Cynthia Zyzda.

Published on April 27, 2007

Bass player Joe Prinzivalli's nickname is "Fro," because of his long, wild and curly hair. The 3 Peas will play at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill on Saturday night.

Published on April 27, 2007

Percussionist and drummer Evan Carroll is referred to as "Animal" because of his intermittent wild behavior. The 3 Peas will play at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill on Saturday night.

Published on April 27, 2007

Martin Ilott, a veterinary surgeon from England, takes a break from his 3,084-mile, trans-America jog earlier this month outside of Duchesne, Utah. Ilott reached Craig on Thursday, and expects to reach Steamboat Springs at about 7 p.m. today. Ilott is making the run in memory of his father, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2003.

Published on April 27, 2007

"EarthSpine," by CMC's first full-time art professor Cynthia Zyzda.

Published on April 27, 2007

The pools and water slide that have been a part of the Old Town Hot Springs for decades have been removed as part of a $3.5 million renovation project. On Thursday, engineer Hal Schlicht and general contractor Chris Perkins were touring the site and checking out its conditions.

Published on April 27, 2007

Work from a student in Joel Allen's "Art in the Environment" class. Photographs of this student's work as well as other art students' work will be shown at an art gathering Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Monson Hall, Room 200, on the Colorado Mountain College campus.

Published on April 27, 2007

Fredi Parks' tattoo

Published on April 27, 2007

Chelsea's in Oak Creek.

Published on April 27, 2007

An installation piece by Joel Allen, who is a new art instructor at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 27, 2007

A set of pots by CMC's first full-time art professor Cynthia Zyzda.

Published on April 27, 2007

Wood block prints by Theresa Haberkorn are on display at the Depot Art Center.

Published on April 27, 2007

Work by Joel Allen, a new art instructor at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 27, 2007

Work from a student in Joel Allen's "Art in the Environment" class. Photographs of this student's work as well as other art students' work will be shown at an art gathering Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Monson Hall, Room 200, on the Colorado Mountain College campus.

Published on April 27, 2007

Work from a student in Joel Allen's "Art in the Environment" class. Photographs of this student's work as well as other art students' work will be shown at an art gathering Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Monson Hall, Room 200, on the Colorado Mountain College campus.

Published on April 27, 2007

The Yahmonite Street Bridge, shown here on Thursday is one of several pieces of road around Steamboat Springs that is slated to be repaired or replaced during the city's upcoming capital improvement projects this summer.

Published on April 27, 2007

Works by Maggie Fleming and Theresa Haberkorn hang at the Depot Art Center.

Published on April 27, 2007

Andy Best tries his luck fishing from a small island in the tailwaters of the Yampa River bellow Stagecoach Reservoir on Thursday.

Published on April 27, 2007

James Traynor directs traffic through Ski Time Square on Wednesday while the base area construction gets under way.

Published on April 27, 2007

Allison Plean

Published on April 27, 2007

Fredi Parks

Published on April 27, 2007

"Walking the Plank: Forced Cuppage," by CMC's first full-time art professor Cynthia Zyzda.

Published on April 27, 2007

Line dancers at the most recent community dance at the Depot Art Center. There will be another community dance Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Depot. Dances will include ballroom, swing, country, Latin and old-time rock 'n' roll, and all ages are welcome.

Published on April 27, 2007

A sculpture by Joel Allen, a new art instructor at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 27, 2007

Work from a student in Joel Allen's "Art in the Environment" class. Photographs of this student's work as well as other art students' work will be shown at an art gathering Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Monson Hall, Room 200, on the Colorado Mountain College campus.

Published on April 27, 2007

The keyboardist, Vincent Denis, also goes by "Frenchie" because he's French and, after living in the United States for about a decade, he still carries his accent and French demeanor, Joe Prinzivalli said. The 3 Peas will play at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill on Saturday night.

Published on April 27, 2007

A detail shot of work by Joel Allen, a new art instructor at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 27, 2007

The More Barn sits along Pine Grove Road in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday. The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission will review the community housing plan for Steamboat Barn Village at a meeting tonight.

Published on April 26, 2007

Kyle Fischer, right, launches a water balloon at a willing human target down the hill near Willet Hall on the Colorado Mountain College campus in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.

Published on April 26, 2007

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Ciar Colgan, left, and Meredith Hohl practice their lines during the dress rehearsal for the Lowell Whiteman Primary School production of "Much Ado About Nothing" on Wednesday.

Published on April 26, 2007

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Steamboat local Katrina Nanio works on her laptop at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore & Coffeehouse on Tuesday. The threat of rain kept many citizens inside during the day.

Published on April 25, 2007

Robin Fuller, top, teaches Kasen and Gavin Fuller to fish along the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday.

Published on April 25, 2007

Community meetings are being held to discuss a study conducted to gauge the economic benefits of building a new regional sports complex near Hayden. Triple Crown youth baseball tournaments would be among the organizations using the complex.

Published on April 25, 2007

Work on the new Routt County Justice Center is on budget and on track for completion in September, Routt County Commissioner Doug Monger said Monday. A report about impacts to adjacent wetlands should be completed within a month. County building and plant director Tim Winter said staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will likely visit the site this summer to assess those impacts.

Published on April 24, 2007

Billy Fink was one of the first golfers to get on the driving range at the Haymaker Golf Course on Monday afternoon. The range is now open to the public, and head professional Hank Franks says he expects the rest of the course to be open to the public next Tuesday.

Published on April 24, 2007

LIFT-UP food bank case manager Pamela Graham listens to Shannon Csotty, left, advocacy development director for the Pharmaceutical Research Manufactures of America, explain her programs Monday afternoon during a stop in Steamboat Springs. The bus is traveling across Colorado and the United States helping patients find ways to get cheaper medicines.

Published on April 24, 2007

Steamboat Springs residents who leave their trash out overnight in containers that aren't bear-proof face possible fines beginning May 1.

Published on April 24, 2007

A few raindrops couldn't keep nanny Maureen Maloney from taking a stroll along the Yampa River Core Trail on Monday morning. She was returning from the park with 1-year-old Chloe Sachs.

Published on April 24, 2007

A barn and silo are reflected in the waters on a pond just off of U.S. Highway 40 on Monday morning near Steamboat Springs. The normally calm waters of the pond were disturbed by a swimming beaver.

Published on April 24, 2007

Ball Busters shortstop Chris Ward tags out a runner headed to second base during recreation league softball last summer. With summer just around the corner, softball players and soccer players are gearing up for a new season.

Published on April 23, 2007

Teen Battle of the Bands is May 19 at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. Bands competing in the event must have a three-song set prepared.

Published on April 23, 2007

An infestation of grasshoppers is not expected in Routt County during this summer, according to CJ Mucklow, agriculture extension agent for the county.

Published on April 23, 2007

Rico LaRocca practices kayaking techniques in some small rapids along the Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs on Saturday. LaRocca, who was paddling with his friend Bito Mirabito, explained, "We're from Winter Park, you know, the valley with no water."

Published on April 23, 2007

Lottie Turon and Gladys Sullivan reminisce about the silly things they did growing up in and around Oak Creek at Soroco High School on Sunday at one of Oak Creek's centennial celebrations. Turon and Sullivan have been friends almost their entire lives, and Sullivan's son married Turon's daughter.

Published on April 23, 2007

Sixth-grader Iain Grant waits for his stop on the bus ride home from school Wednesday. A school transportation survey sent home with parents asks questions such as "Would your student ride the bus if the time on the bus was shorter?"

Published on April 22, 2007

A school bus sitting outside Strawberry Park Middle School is reflected in its own mirror Wednesday. School district transportation director Ed Dingledine said increasing bus ridership is a priority of his.

Published on April 22, 2007

Photo illustration by Brian Ray

Published on April 22, 2007

Edna Tellier, bottom left, gets to spend more time on her ranch with her grandsons, clockwise from top left, Chase, Colin and Ryan Drennan, now that she has retired from a 35-year career with the City of Steamboat Springs.

Published on April 22, 2007

Elementary school students discuss their afternoon activities during the bus ride home from school Wednesday. The Steamboat Springs school district is seeking ways to increase the number of students who ride buses, carpool and walk and bike to school.

Published on April 22, 2007

Charles Toye, a fifth-grader at Soda Creek Elementary School, practices his speed stacking routine at school Thursday. Speed stacking helps kids develop greater hand-eye coordination and build confidence in their own abilities.

Published on April 22, 2007

March real estate closings passed $141.79 million, making it the busiest single month in Routt County history. The first quarter of the year is typically the slowest for the local market in terms of closings, but the first quarter of 2007 reached an unprecedented $317 million, up about 30 percent from last year.

Published on April 22, 2007

Steamboat kayaker Nick Hinds blasts over A.C. Slater Falls, in the northeast reaches of Routt County on Wednesday afternoon.

Published on April 22, 2007

Cara Piske, a fifth-grader at Soda Creek Elementary, practices her speed stacking routine at school Thursday. Speed stacking helps kids develop greater hand-eye coordination and build confidence in their own abilities.

Published on April 22, 2007

Malia Fraioli practices her speed stacking routine at Soda Creek Elementary on Thursday. Speed stacking helps kids develop greater hand-eye coordination and build confidence in their own abilities.

Published on April 22, 2007

Erica Fogue, the proprietor of Epilogue Book Co. in downtown Steamboat Springs, speaks with a reporter in her store Thursday morning about an interesting new service offered by her company. At a homeowner's request, Fogue and her company will build and stock a personal library inside their client's home.

Published on April 22, 2007

Evan Barbier, a second-grader at Soda Creek Elementary School, practices his speed stacking routine at school Thursday.

Published on April 22, 2007

Joe Carberry sticks his landing after dropping the left side of A.C. Slater Falls on Wednesday.

Published on April 22, 2007

Ben & Jerry's in Wildhorse Marketplace had a Free Cone Day on Tuesday. Donations benefited Steamboat Dance Theatre.

Published on April 22, 2007

Erica Fogue, the proprietor of Epilogue Book Co. in downtown Steamboat Springs, is photographed through stacks of leather-bound books in her store Thursday morning. At a homeowner's request, Fogue and her company will build and stock a personal library inside their client's home.

Published on April 22, 2007

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Lawrence Jaconetta stands in front of his tattoo parlor, O.C. Ink Drilling Company Co., in Oak Creek on Thursday. He hasn't needed to advertise his new business, he said, because he has been booked nearly solid every weekend since he opened.

Published on April 22, 2007

Lawrence Jaconetta works on a tattoo on customer Doug Boatner's arm at his tattoo parlor, O.C. Ink Drilling Company Co., in Oak Creek on Thursday.

Published on April 22, 2007

Nick Hinds scouts the drop on Slater Creek from atop the canyon walls.

Published on April 22, 2007

Lawrence Jaconetta, right, works on a tattoo on customer Doug Boatner's arm at his tattoo parlor, O.C. Ink Drilling Company Co., in Oak Creek on Thursday.

Published on April 22, 2007

Nick Hinds takes the first strokes down an unnamed Class V rapid beneath A.C. Slater Falls on Slater Creek of the Little Snake River.

Published on April 22, 2007

Lawrence Jaconetta shows off his tattoo parlor, O.C. Ink Drilling Company Co., in Oak Creek on Thursday. Jaconetta got his first tattoo at 13 and has since turned his passion into a new South Routt business.

Published on April 22, 2007

Nick Hinds takes the first strokes down an unnamed Class V rapid beneath A.C. Slater Falls on Slater Creek of the Little Snake River.

Published on April 22, 2007

Steven Meade, left, and Cody Miles compete in the 400-meter run Saturday in Gypsum. The Soroco boys finished fourth while the girls finished second.

Published on April 22, 2007

Joe Carberry takes the first strokes down an unnamed Class V rapid beneath A.C. Slater Falls on Slater Creek of the Little Snake River.

Published on April 22, 2007

Steamboat kayaker Nick Hinds spots his landing over A.C. Slater Falls, in the northeast reaches of Routt County, on Wednesday afternoon.

Published on April 22, 2007

Steamboat kayaker Adam Mayo runs an unnamed Class V rapid on Slater Creek beneath A.C. Slater Falls on Friday afternoon.

Published on April 22, 2007

The long county road winds south and east up the pastures of the Slater Creek valley toward its headwaters and steepest sections of whitewater.

Published on April 22, 2007

Hayden's Laura Zirkle leads Soroco's Amber Larsen in the 3,200-meter run Saturday in Gypsum. Zirkle set the school record in the run while helping the Hayden girls to a fourth place finish.

Published on April 22, 2007

Malia Fraioli practices her speed stacking routine at Soda Creek Elementary on Thursday. Speed stacking helps kids develop greater hand-eye coordination and build confidence in their own abilities.

Published on April 22, 2007

Green Mountain's Kendra Pederson, left, and Steamboat's Kelsey Pal, center, scramble for possession of the ball during a lacrosse match between Green Mountain and the Sailors at Gardner Fields on Saturday. The Sailors were defeated, 16-7.

Published on April 22, 2007

Thane Peppler, a preschooler at Heritage Park, builds a boat during class Thursday. Steamboat Springs school administrators and educators met Tuesday to discuss easing the transition for students from preschool to kindergarten.

Published on April 22, 2007

Remy St. Pierre, a preschooler at Heritage Park, listens to a compact disc of children's songs during class Thursday. Teachers urge parents, preschool teachers and daycare providers to work with children on oral language before beginning kindergarten.

Published on April 22, 2007

Jessica Diehl, a pre-schooler at Heritage Park, colors a worksheet during class Thursday. Steamboat Springs school administrators and educators met Tuesday to discuss easing the transition for students from preschool to kindergarten.

Published on April 22, 2007

The Flat Top 4-H Club met April 15 with Yampa Fire District for a safety demonstration. The club learned about fire extinguishers and how to use them. After a presentation at the elementary school, the kids walked over to the fire station to use the skills that they learned on a real fire. The club had a blast and even the parents tried to extinguish the fire. Here, Eric Logan holds the fire hose.

Published on April 22, 2007

Second-grader Sydney Weber, left, and third-grader Taylor Wiese play with a bouncy ball during the bus ride home from school Wednesday. The school district sent surveys to Strawberry Park parents asking them why they opt not to use the bus or why their children don't walk or bike to school.

Published on April 22, 2007

School buses sit outside Strawberry Park Middle School waiting for students to finish classes Wednesday. Strawberry Park is holding a contest for the fourth quarter to track the number of days students ride the bus, carpool or walk or bike to school.

Published on April 22, 2007

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Published on April 22, 2007

Olivia McKendrick, a fourth-grader at Strawberry Park Elementary School, looks out the window of her school bus as she waits for the bus to leave Wednesday. The school district is seeking ways to increase the number of students riding the bus, carpooling and walking and riding bikes to school.

Published on April 22, 2007

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Published on April 22, 2007

Steamboat Springs senior Maria Heilner scores a first half goal against Denver East goalkeeper Mo Mulligan. Denver East won the game, 23-4.

Published on April 21, 2007

Steve Supple, who hails from Denver but also owns a home in Steamboat Springs, tries his luck fly-fishing for trout in the Yampa River on Friday.

Published on April 21, 2007

Daniel Rodgers uses a double-barreled compacter Friday to pack soil as a foundation for a sidewalk which will run around the new Community Center currently under construction. The new building will be located along U.S. 40 on the west side of Steamboat Springs.

Published on April 21, 2007

Steamboat sophomore Janie Townes gets to a loose ball downfield during the Sailors 23-4 loss to Denver East on Friday afternoon.

Published on April 21, 2007

Greg Estep snags a frisbee thrown by his friend Dan Tullos (not pictured) at Little Toots Park in Steamboat Springs on Friday.

Published on April 21, 2007

Steamboat Springs Emily Birch punches a pass to a teammate downfield during the Sailors' victory against Delta on Thursday afternoon at Gardner Field.

Published on April 20, 2007

Steamboat Springs sophomore Amanda DeVos kicks a ball out of the air in front of the Delta goal during Thursday afternoon's game at Gardner Field.

Published on April 20, 2007

Steamboat Springs junior Carly Earp speeds downfield during the Sailors' victory against Delta on Thursday afternoon at Gardner Field.

Published on April 20, 2007

Kort McCumber will be playing with his sister Beth Wilberger and Dan Rose as a trio called McCumberland Gap, at the Old Town Pub on Saturday night.

Published on April 20, 2007

"Untitled," woodblock print by Theresa Haberkorn. The opening for the show including works by Maggie Fleming and Stan Madeja is today at the Depot Art Center form 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on April 20, 2007

Lion Vibes is a nine-piece band from Grand Junction that will be performing at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill on Friday night.

Published on April 20, 2007

"Palette Painting," acrylic painting on linen by Maggie Fleming. The opening for the show that includes Theresa Haberkorn and Stan Madeja is today at the Depot Art Center from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on April 20, 2007

Strawberry Park Elementary School fifth-grader Jaelyn Kohl readies her science fair project Thursday in the school's arcade. Her project looked at what would happen when flowers were placed in dyed water.

Published on April 20, 2007

One of many-inverted ski jumpers in fluorescent '80s jackets.

Published on April 20, 2007

Soda Creek fourth-grader Claire Cohen is reflected in her science fair project while waiting for another group of students to check out her work Thursday. Soda Creek and Strawberry Park elementary schools hosted their fairs Thursday.

Published on April 20, 2007

Steamboat local Brian Weerts fills up his gas tank at the Shop & Hop station along US 40 in Steamboat Springs on Thursday. Gas prices have continued to climb across the nation during the past few weeks.

Published on April 20, 2007

Steve Bussone

Published on April 20, 2007

I heart this man's sweater that he wore up at Gate D on Sunday.

Published on April 20, 2007

"Midsummer," mixed media by Maggie Fleming. The opening for the show that includes Theresa Haberkorn and Stan Madeja is today at the Depot Art Center from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on April 20, 2007

"A Young Woman's Flower," woodblock print by Theresa Haberkorn. The opening for the show including works by Maggie Fleming and Stan Madeja is today at the Depot Art Center from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on April 20, 2007

"Early Winter," mixed media by Maggie Fleming. The opening for the show that includes Theresa Haberkorn and Stan Madeja is tonight at the Depot Art Center from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on April 20, 2007

Jordan Broyhill is five years old and performed the most precious ice skating solo I have ever seen.

Published on April 20, 2007

"Fall," mixed media by Maggie Fleming. The opening for the show that includes Theresa Haberkorn and Stan Madeja is today at the Depot Art Center from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on April 20, 2007

Steve Bussone's tattoo

Published on April 20, 2007

This is Trent, who sewed a squirrel onto his jacket, to become Clark Griswold.

Published on April 20, 2007

Fifth-grader Cole Sitting demonstrated his science fair project, which tested the absorbency of paper towels, to Kelsey Peters in the gym at Soda Creek Elementary School on Thursday morning. Third-, fourth- and fifth-graders completed projects and displayed them as part of the fair.

Published on April 20, 2007

A man with good closing day fashion sense up at Gate D on Sunday.

Published on April 20, 2007

Brittany Bowlen performed her ice skating solo with four and two hula-hoops!

Published on April 20, 2007

This hummingbird quilt by David Taylor won Best of Show at the International Quilt Association's annual spring judged show, Celebrate Spring.

Published on April 20, 2007

David Taylor

Published on April 20, 2007

The evil and endless hike from the top of Storm Peak to Gate D.

Published on April 20, 2007

Yampa Valley Medical Center's top executive said Thursday that city policies intended to fund affordable housing, if approved in their current form, would significantly limit future expansion and services at the hospital.

Published on April 20, 2007

A sweet jump off the kicker at Gate D on the closing day of Steamboat Ski Area.

Published on April 20, 2007

What you are seeing here is not an optical illusion. There was in fact a man at Gate D wearing this authentic sweater.

Published on April 20, 2007

Andreas Foulk demonstrates how the catapult he made for Soda Creek's science fair Thursday works to a group of fellow students. The fair featured students from the school's fifth-, fourth- and third-grade classes.

Published on April 20, 2007

"Fragile," woodblock print by Theresa Haberkorn. The opening for the show including works by Maggie Fleming and Stan Madeja is today at the Depot Art Center from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on April 20, 2007

Michael Condie, service officer at the Routt County Veterans Affairs office, stands in front of a poster of Marines in his Sundance Plaza office. Condie has worked for years to bring health care for veterans to Northwest Colorado, and found out Wednesday a VA clinic will open in Craig in September.

Published on April 19, 2007

Cars driving on Walton Creek Road are reflected in the wind-distorted surface of Casey's Pond in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday.

Published on April 19, 2007

Melanie Simon, top, pushes her kids Harrison, left, and Harper in a stroller during the annual Month of the Young Child's Parade down Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.

Published on April 19, 2007

Jay Petersen, a recent hip resurfacing patient at Yampa Valley Medical Center, speaks with a reporter at Gondola Joe's Coffee Shop at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area on Tuesday, April 17, 2007.

Published on April 19, 2007

Makenna Keyek, from left, Julia McCarthy and Lily VanNess hold hands and skip during the annual Month of the Young Child's Parade down Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.

Published on April 19, 2007

Dr. Greg Sarin, an orthopaedic surgeon with Steamboat Orthopaedic Associates, P.C., displays an x-ray of a recent hip surgery patient in the Medical Building at Yampa Valley Medical Center on Tuesday.

Published on April 19, 2007

Merrily Waldron kisses her daughter Lilly, not pictured, during the annual Month of the Young Child's Parade down Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.

Published on April 19, 2007

Pat Gleason

Published on April 19, 2007

Sisi Atkinson handles a ball near midfield during a game earlier this season at Gardner Field. Steamboat is scheduled to play Delta at 4 p.m. today in a key league contest.

Published on April 19, 2007

The Sunpie's Bistro building on Yampa Street in downtown Steamboat Springs is one of three buildings proposed to be demolished and replaced late in the 2008 construction season.

Published on April 19, 2007

The Colorado Group Realty building on Yampa Street in downtown Steamboat Springs is one of three buildings proposed to be demolished and replaced late in the 2008 construction season.

Published on April 19, 2007

Michael Condie, service officer at the Routt County Veterans Affairs office, sits in his Sundance Plaza office. Condie has worked for years to bring health care for veterans to Northwest Colorado, and found out Wednesday a VA clinic will open in Craig in September.

Published on April 19, 2007

Former School Board member Pat Gleason

Published on April 18, 2007

Sterling Shaw, left, and Kerry Lofy spend time conversing while sitting on rocks along the Yampa River on Tuesday.

Published on April 18, 2007

Winter Sports Club coach Jo Richards presents the Snowboard Spirit Award to Leah Jones during Tuesday night's Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Award's Ceremony.

Published on April 18, 2007

Alexis Balgenorth, 8, puts the finishing touches on a letter to a soldier serving abroad. The Girl Scouts are sending their leftover Girl Scout cookies to U.S. troops overseas as a donation.

Published on April 18, 2007

Steamboat Springs School Board member John DeVincentis, center, delivers a statement during an open forum held at Steamboat Springs High School on Tuesday. DeVincentis set up the forum to discuss his emails printed in the Steamboat Pilot & Today on April 5.

Published on April 18, 2007

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Nordic director Todd Wilson gives Emily Hannah a high-five after she won the Bea Kirby Trophy during Tuesday's Winter Sports Club Awards Ceremony.

Published on April 18, 2007

Steamboat Springs center fielder Aaron Hornstein goes for a fly ball Tuesday during the Sailors' 16-3 loss against the Moffat County Bulldogs in Craig.

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Winter Sports Club coach Chris Puckett gets a hug from athlete Jenny Allen during Tuesday night's Winter Sports Club's awards night. Allen was named the Ned Grant award winner, along with Nordic counterpart Charlie Stoddard.

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Michael Lyons, Steamboat Springs centerfielder, returns a base hit Tuesday during the Sailors' game against Moffat County in Craig.

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Rilla Wiggins

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Blue skies and puffy white clouds are reflected in the windows of the Steamboat Springs Airport on Tuesday afternoon near a sign posting the operating hours for Bob Adams Field. The City Council on Tuesday voted to hire Denver consultants Matrix Design Group for a comprehensive study of Steamboat Springs Airport and its local economic impact, cost of operations and scenarios for alternate uses of the 255-acre site.

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Winter Sports Club coach Blair Seymour takes a moment to pose with Barrett Burch Memorial Award winner Annika Lemmer during Tuesday night's awards ceremony at Howelsen Hill.

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The home at 2075 Walton Creek Road sits in the same condition Monday it was in when owner Jon Wade discovered on April 4 it had been trashed by tenants during a party the night before.

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Steamboat senior midfielder Sean Forney streaks past an Englewood defender during Monday night's 16-5 victory at Gardner Field. Forney had a goal in the conest.

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Laura Senger, left, purchases a cup of ice cream from Ben & Jerry's manager Devin Dutcher, right, on Friday. On Tuesday, Ben & Jerry's will be handing out free ice cream cones in exchange for voluntary donations which will be given to a local charity.

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Horse owner Natalie Bieber talks about the impact of strangles on her horse Shadow, which she boards at the Sidney Peak Ranch. This winter, an outbreak of strangles, which is similar to strep throat in humans, infected about 15 horses at the ranch. Strangles is a bacterial infection which causes swelling in the glands of the throat. It's very contagious, but is normally not fatal.

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A calf grazes on grass near Routt County Road 14 on Monday afternoon. It's that time of the year as many area ranches already are well into the calving season.

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The Fox Creek development on Hilltop Parkway, shown here, is the largest affordable housing project created by the Yampa Valley Housing Authority. The Steamboat Springs City Council will conduct a public review of proposed revisions to the city's affordable housing policies tonight at Centennial Hall.

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Sarah White moves a horse between pastures along Routt County Road 14 on Monday afternoon.

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Steamboat Springs police officers work at the scene of an accident that occurred Sunday evening on U.S. Highway 40 near Walton Creek Road. No one was injured, and the driver of the vehicle was arrested for drunken driving.

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The Routt County Habitat for Humanity will hold a groundbreaking celebration on April 21 to mark the building of a second duplex. The ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. at Lot 26 in West End Village adjacent to 2942 Abbey Road.

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Jeanne Upbin, left, and Diana Eilers congratulate Rocco Stefano of Phippsburg for recently completing a Chronic Disease Self Management Program in Oak Creek. Stefano was among 11 participants in the workshop, offered by the Northwest Colorado VNA's Aging Well program.

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The Routt County Habitat for Humanity will hold a groundbreaking celebration on April 21 to mark the building of a second duplex. The ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. at Lot 26 in West End Village adjacent to 2942 Abbey Road.

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Gary Crawford stands with the winner of this year's Marvin Crawford Memorial Fund grant, Taylor Fletcher. Crawford was a four-way skier who never was defeated in four-way (slalom, downhill, jumping and crosscountry) competition.

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Routt County Livestock Judging Team coach Rod Wille guides five members of the 4-H team through pens containing bulls at the fifth annual North Western Colorado Bull Sale held Saturday at the Routt County Fairgrounds. The sale provided an outlet for local cattle producers to buy and sell bulls, but it also provided an opportunity for the judging team to practice.

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Dean Vogelaar herds a bull during the North Western Colorado Bull Sale on Saturday at the Routt County Fairgrounds. There were 47 bulls and five heifers sold, netting $88,000.

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Stan Wozniak, 14, jumps on his skateboard while hanging out at the Howelsen Skate Park in Steamboat Springs on Saturday. Warm sunny weather made the skate park a popular destination for teenagers on Saturday afternoon.

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From the front left, Alex Thompson, 9, McKenyon King, 8, and Brody King, 10, put their best faces in front of the camera at Steamboat Ski Area on Sunday, a festive last day of the ski season. At back left is Nancy Thompson, and right is Bruce Thompson.

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Bryanna McFadden launches into the air during track practice last Thursday afternoon at Moffat County High School. The Hayden boys track team finished 14th and the girls finished sixth at the Demon Invitational in Glenwood Springs on Saturday.

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Hudson Maynard, right, smiles for the camera with Willow Maynard, left, and Isaiah Maynard, while waiting in line for the Storm Peak Express lift Sunday. An enthusiastic crowd brought a festive atmosphere - and plenty of costumes - to a balmy last day of the season at Steamboat Ski Area.

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A patron passes through the lobby entrance area of the Yampa Valley Medical Center on Friday afternoon. The hospital lobby is scheduled to undergo a significant facelift and reorganization in the coming weeks.

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An unidentified man wearing a large black wig lets fly with a snowball Sunday at Steamboat Ski Area. The ski area's Broadway run is a traditional gathering spot for revelry on the last day of the ski season, and this year was no different, as scores of costumed, rambunctious people convened on the side of the ski trail.

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Auctioneer Troy Allen takes bids during the North Western Colorado Bull Sale held Saturday at the Routt County Fairgrounds

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Jim Steinberg

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Don Tudor

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Courtney Anderson and Heathre Naused at Steamboat Dance Theatre's cast party.

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Hot Air Balloon Rodeo

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Tube the Yampa

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Susan Merrill's Watoosie the clown character, which is her most popular clown personality she uses.

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Dave Hill, Routt County Search and Rescue communications director, packs his backpack before leaving on a training mission earlier this winter.

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This is Susan Merrill's Yee-ha! Clown character, which is her cowgirl clown. This costume was designed specifically for Merrill by Pricilla Mooseburger, and costs $450.

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Manuel Castillo

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Sue Gallion

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Dancy Gould St. John

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Sawpit resident Eric Zuaro, right, finds out the hard way that unguided skiing is fun for the whole family when he led his mother Debbie, left, to a mandatory waterfall drop requiring an improvised rappel.

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Geraniums and ferns are good plants for container gardens.

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Columbine

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Larry Pierce

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Silverton Mountain touts its environmentally-conscious approach to skiing, which includes recycled materials such as its one chairlift (bought from Mammoth Mountain) and this old laundry van, converted for use as the area's shuttle vehicle.

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View of Rabbit Ears

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View of Sleeping Giant

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Paintbrush and Lupine

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Sun Worshipers

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Shy Iris

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A carefully selected color palette unifies diverse antique pieces in this Strawberry Park home. The Western influence is as clear as the horse corral adjacent to the master suite. But the Western theme is carefully balanced throughout the home.

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Silverton Mountain ski patroller Alex Hunt goes for a run Thursday after 45 inches of snow fell in the past week. Silverton currently has its deepest base of the season, 100 inches with 130 inches on the upper mountain.

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A home in Priest Creek Ranch contains clear references to the Western heritage of the Yampa Valley. However, the interior of the home avoids the rustic. A custom-made bed in the master suite exemplifies a more subtle touch on the Western theme.

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The bathroom of this Valverdant home was remodeled to take over a den and to allow room for a large soaking tub and Asian antiques. Large windows overlook an aspen forest.

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The interior of this home in the neighborhoods above Burgess Creek balances the Western look with European and Asian influences.

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A new home in the neighborhoods above Burgess Creek blends Asian and European antiques with massive recycled timbers intended to evoke a period gold mine. Read about the design at Asian touch adds spice

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Fireworks ended Winter Carnival's Night Extravaganza on Feb. 10.

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Mike Bieron takes aim during the muzzle-loading ski biathlon at Winter Carnival in February.

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At Home writer Tom Ross, right, stops to chat with Kirk Wolff while photographing the muzzle-loading ski biathlon. Ross was wearing 1930s-era wooden skis.

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Skiers hold torches as they make their way down Howelsen Hill during the Night Extravaganza.

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North Mississippi Allstars' bassist Chris Chew croons into the mic during a chilly outdoor concert at Gondola Square on March 2.

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Tanner Anderson listens to a presentation by Mike DeGroff about ski mountain operations during the Boys2Men Conference held at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday. The Boys2Men conference gave Steamboat eighth-graders an opportunity to learn about various career paths and occupations.

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Alice Klauzer, first president and director emeritus of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, presented former executive director of the Arts Council Nancy Kramer, right, with a parting gift from council affiliates at Kramer's retirement reception Jan. 25.

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Paul Hamburger, right, and Zack Borngraver help Slopeside Grill owner Chris Corna construct his outdoor bar made from blocks of ice. Corna said he has been building the ice bar for 12 years.

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The Nacho Men perform at Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.'s 25th annual Snowball fundraising event at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.

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Chris Wahl and Liz Wahl, director of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.'s Food & Beverage Department.

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One of the Nacho Men at the 25th annual Snowball.

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Project Coordinator Joe Kracum stands near a sample sign on display in Centennial Hall in downtown Steamboat Springs on Thursday. The signs will be installed throughout town to give patrons information about the construction process.

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Guests at Ski Corp.'s Snowball on March 10. The event benefited the Steamboat Springs Booster Club.

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This rendering depicts an eastbound view of the new roundabout planned for Ski Time Square Drive, near Steamboat Trading Co. and The Tugboat Pub & Grill. The slopes of Steamboat Ski Area are to the right in the image, behind the Torian Plum Condominiums.

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Aaron Namura, from left, Ryan Houck and Kent Nightwalker in the men's dressing room during the dance showcase at Steamboat Springs High School.

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Steamboat's Taylor Anderson swings at a pitch against Delta in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday. The Sailors dropped both games, 8-4 and 18-2.

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Ryan P. Browning, Mauricio Clavery and Heather Campbell practice the piece "Sexy Back" for the Steamboat Dance Theatre's showcase, which was March 8 to 11.

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Steamboat's Shannon King, right, tries to break past a slide tackle from Palisade's Brittany Combs during the match between the Sailors and Palisade High School at Gardner Field on Saturday.

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Essential oils are highly concentrated natural plant extracts. According to the company Web site, they "deliver positive benefits to the body through smell, direct absorption into the skin, and by normal digestive processes." Recommended by Life Essentials owner Allyse Eggleston.

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This diagram shows plans for the new roundabout on Ski Time Square Drive, a centerpiece of base-area redevelopment in 2007.

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According to the company Web site, Waiora's Natural Cellular Defense uses zeolites to help remove heavy metals, toxins and other substances from the body. It also helps balance pH levels in the body. Zeolites are natural volcanic minerals with unique, complex crystalline structures.

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Kent Denver's Elizabeth Schovee, left, tries to escape from Steamboat's Emily Stout during the lacrosse match between the Sailors and Sun Devils at Gardner Field on Saturday. The Sailors were defeated by Kent Denver, 17-0.

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According to The Synergy Company Web site, Pure Synergy contains nearly every superfood known. Superfoods are nutrient dense substances that enhance the life force of the one consuming it, according to the site.

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Joel Ross relaxes at Little Toots Park in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday with his two dogs, Marley, left, and Macy. Ross' business, Dogpile Industries, charges $20 a yard to clean up waste.

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John Winters Tribalene herbal supplement contains Red Clover tops, Indian Sage, Herbalene (special spice) and Capsicum, according to www.sirjasonwinters.com. These products are recommended by Life Essentials owner Allyse Eggleston.

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Joel Ross, owner of pet waste removal company Dogpile Industries, shows off his poop-scooping tool creations at Little Toots Park in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.

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Joel Ross, owner of Dogpile Industries, stands near a pet waste baggie dispenser along the Yampa River Core Trail in downtown Steamboat Springs on Wednesday. City officials are encouraging residents to pick up after their dogs at parks and on trails.

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Sadie Johnston of Bear River Therapists Day Spa applies a sunless tanning cream to Wendy Cook's back and arms.

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Kindergartner Makenna Kenz counts on her fingers during a math exercise in her class at Hayden Elementary School on Wednesday. The success of Hayden's all-day kindergarten has caught the attention of Steamboat Springs teachers and administrators.

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Allyse Eggleston, owner of Life Essentials, looks after Suzanne Walker during a recent full-body Oxygen treatment. Eggleston says the treatment helps pull out excessive toxins that build up inside the body during winter.

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Kindergartner Burke Henderson completes a math worksheet during her class at Hayden Elementary School on Wednesday. Hayden kindergartners this year have learned to solve addition and subtraction problems.

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Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series

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Kindergartener Matthew Irvine laughs during an exercise in his class at Hayden Elementary School on Wednesday. Teacher Melany Neton said all-day kindergarten gives her more time to teach her students academic and social lessons.

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A young gymnast's hands grip the high bar during a practice routine in the gym at Excel Gymnastics of Steamboat on Wednesday.

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David Kelley enjoys a spring ski weekend at Columbine Cabins in North Routt County.

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Gymnasts, from left, Evan Barbier and Troy Dejong watch Cole Gibbs swing from the high bar during practice at Excel Gymnastics of Steamboat on Wednesday.

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Steamboat Springs School Board member John DeVincentis speaks during a special school board meeting at the Administration Building in downtown Steamboat Springs on Thursday.

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A wood-burning sauna

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Mike Smith, owner of Excel Gymnastics of Steamboat, watches a young gymnast practice a routine on the parallel bars before offering advice and words of encouragement Wednesday.

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Jill Brabec, a real estate and land use attorney with Holloway, Brabec and Associates in Steamboat Springs, offers advice to people thinking about becoming landlords.

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The Artists' Gallery of Steamboat

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The interiors of Blackhawk Lofts townhomes display extensive use of steel, hardwood and glass reminiscent of urban lofts in reclaimed warehouses and industrial buildings in urban centers.

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Developer Jim Cook sits in front of a model of Riverwalk. The project is one of several that will drastically change the look of downtown Steamboat Springs.

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The listing Realtors for Blackhawk Lofts reports all seven units in Phase 3 and all five in Phase 4 have reservations in place, and in some cases, backups to those reservations.

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Developer Jim Cook

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The Bamboo Market offers the only all-natural deli in Steamboat Springs

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Linda Carlton, owner of Healthy Solutions, has been selling all-natural food and alternative medicines in Steamboat Springs for years, and has built a loyal following in our mountain town.

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Health stores, such as Bamboo Market, offer a large range of health supplements and all-natural food. Here, Jessica Kinnaman checks her stocks of alternative medicines and vitamins.

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Acupuncturists often place needles in precise points to help ease things such as back and tension pain. Here, Kari Pollert, who specializes in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and massage therapy, places a long line of needles to help her patient deal with pain.

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Acupuncturist Betsy Smith often uses incense in her treatments to obtain optimal results.

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Chef Mike Murphy's Grilled Day Boat Scallops

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Certified massage therapist Julie Brusky gives expectant mom Gina Wither a Maya Abdominal Massage. The non-invasive massage technique guides internal abdominal organs into their proper position for optimum health and well-being.

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Routt County Search and Rescue member Scott Havener has to stay in top shape to keep up with Duke, one of only a few certified search dogs in the region. Havener spends a large part of his free time and some of his own money on training and testing the dog.

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Routt County Search and Rescue members unload a snow cat while preparing for a search this winter in the Dome Peak Area.

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Jason Weber and Randall Hannaway were up late into the evening checking out a map to plan a search for people missing on snowmobiles earlier this winter. Rescue team members often meet and form a concise plan beforeheading into the backcountry to begin the rescue operation.

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Steve Jensen rides across an open field near Dome Peak during a snowmobile training mission. Search and Rescue members train regularly so they are prepared when the call comes in.

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Routt County Search and Rescue members can be found in the community working at routine jobs. When Jo Richards isn't searching for lost hikers and skiers, she spends her time at the Steamboat Ski Area leading the Ski School's snowboarding programs.

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Denise Bohart Brown

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Watoosie with Peepers and Rascal, who all performed together as the Ring-A-Ding Clowns.

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Susan Merrill as Nutsy, a European clown. The European clown entails less face make-up and is a new breed of clown developed about 10 years ago. "The European clown has nothing to do with Europe," Merrill said. "This clown can do anything. It can throw a pie, take a pie, fall or whatever."

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David Winters

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Greg Effinger

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Watoosie the clown as McKenna Ray pose for a photo with McKenna's new balloon hat on her third birthday party last October.

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Susan Merrill's Watoosie the clown character performs at McKenna Ray's third birthday party last October.

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Jacque Hart

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Susan Merrill's Watoosie the clown character performs at McKenna Ray's third birthday party last October.

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Susan Gill Jackson

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McKenna Ray with Watoosie the clown at her third birthday party last October.

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McKenna Ray with Watoosie the clown at her third birthday party last October.

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Children play a game at McKenna Ray's third birthday party where they pass a box around and the last person who opens the last box gets a prize.

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For a relaxing and cultural learning journey, visit a Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas.

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Freelance writer and columnist Eric Hansen works with a Sherpa in Tibet.

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Routt County Spotlight: Eva Hermacinski

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Coastal Croatia - just a short flight from Italy and Austria - is just landing on backpackers' and jet-setters' radars.

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Pat and Kim Davey, formerly of Steamboat Springs, now residing in Golden, are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Kae Davey to Anthony Paul Anderson, son of Russ and Charlotta Anderson of Arvada.

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Chef Mike Murphy has been working at Cottonwood Grill for two years.

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Tanner Tritz, 8, laughs as his picture is taken in his home in Oak Creek on Friday. Tanner, who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and an epileptic disorder, is benefitting greatly from the love and support of his family and the South Routt community, said his mother, Sorrel Tritz.

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Tanner Tritz, 8, doesn't let his half-body cast keep him out of his mother's lap in his home in Oak Creek on Friday. Tanner's mom, Sorrel Tritz, says Tanner has been a blessing not only to their family but to the entire South Routt community.

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Foster King works out at Steamboat Karate Academy.

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Skier Mike Barney puts a line down the Nightmare bowl on Silverton's ungroomed East Face in January. The area has currently experienced 45 inches of snow in the past week. Silverton now has its deepest base of the season, 100 inches with 130 inches on the upper mountain.

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Here and below: Rebecca Hanson demonstrates a jab

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Silverton Mountain ski patroller Alex Hunt goes for a run Thursday after 45 inches of snow fell in the past week. Silverton currently has its deepest base of the season, 100 inches with 130 inches on the upper mountain.

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Michelle Hess will be singing an eclectic program Tuesday night at Holy Name Catholic Church, as part of Emerald City Opera's Resident Artist Spotlight Series. Christel Houston and Yvette Look with accompany her on the piano.

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Michelle Hess will sing an eclectic program Tuesday night at Holy Name Catholic Church, as part of Emerald City Opera's Resident Artist Spotlight Series. Christel Houston and Yvette Look will accompany her on the piano.

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Dave Hill, director of Routt County Communications, recognizes the hard work of dispatchers and other emergency personnel during a barbecue at the Routt County Communications Center in Steamboat Springs on Friday.

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Local telemark skier Doug Demusz makes his way down Headwall ski run near the base of the Steamboat Ski Area on Friday. Sunday, the last day of the season at the ski area, is traditionally a festive occasion in Steamboat. This year, closing day festivities feature a free concert by the Young Dubliners.

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Tim Higbee, 21, of Steamboat Springs led the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League in goaltending this year. Higbee's Charleswood Hawks are in the midst of the league championship series. Higbee hopes to play at a Division III school in the Midwest next season.

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Sam Wiscup, left, and Steve Meade, with the City of Steamboat Springs Public Works Department, swap out righthand turn signs along Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.

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Steamboat Springs No. 3 doubles player Sara Bearss returns a volley during practice at the Tennis Center on Thurday afternoon. The team is scheduled to travel to Denver this week to play in the Mullen Tournament.

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Hayden discus thrower Garrett Murchison throws at the Moffat County High School Thursday afternoon. Murchison, and his Hayden teammates, arrived at Moffat County High School before learning that the meet been cancelled.

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Steamboat's Courtney Garth slide tackles Rifle's Chelsey Nepp during Thursday's game at Rifle. The Sailors won, 2-0.

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Braden Overett has competed in 11 national and six international competitions. He will perform in Steamboat Springs Figure Skating Club's Spring Fever Ice Show Saturday night.

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This synchronized figure skating team is from Chicago and will be performing Saturday night in Steamboat Springs Figure Skating Club's Spring Fever Ice Show.

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Kelly Smith is a professional skater who will be performing Saturday night in the Spring Fever Ice Show. He has performed all over the United States and on Caribbean Cruise Lines.

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Steamboat Springs School Board President Denise Connelly speaks during a special School Board meeting at the Administration Building in downtown Steamboat Springs on Thursday.

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Cody Poirot, who plays Tevye, finishes a song on opening night during the first act of the Steamboat Springs High School production of "Fiddler on the Roof" on Thursday evening.

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The Little Miss Sunshine team, which is made up of Steamboat Pilot & Today employees, from left, Sarah Steneman, Melinda Mawdsley, Jill Hines, Alexis DeLaCruz, Allison Plean and Allison Miriani.

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Nick Marzano and Allison Plean ride down on a large cardboard record to represent the new underground event company called Local Brigade.

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"Blue Man," cut vinyl by Mike Benninghoven. His work is being represented by Schiesser Gallery and also hangs in Wired.

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John Newbold's tattoo

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Untitled, cut vinyl by Mike Benninghoven. His work is being represented by Schiesser Gallery and also hangs in Wired.

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Cheryl Duhon, left, pays Chad Parsons, right, for some clothing in Gondola General at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area on Thursday.

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"Moss Dolla," cut vinyl by Mike Benninghoven.

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The Young Dubliners will be performing a free concert on the last day the ski mountain is open. They will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at the base of the ski area.

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Michael David, left, and Brian Harvey practice their lines during a rehearsal at Steamboat Mountain Theater on Tuesday for Ski Town Productions' upcoming play, "Rainboat Connection: What's That Smell?"

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"Terror Nesiance," cut vinyl by Mike Benninghoven.

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Michael David practices his lines during a rehearsal at Steamboat Mountain Theater on Tuesday for Ski Town Productions' upcoming play, "Rainboat Connection: What's That Smell?"

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Eric Leach, left, and Tony Counts practice their lines during a rehearsal at Steamboat Mountain Theater on Tuesday.

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John Newbold

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Blissful Mayhem, a newly-formed local band, will perform Saturday night at the Pirate's Pub in Jade Summit Restaurant in Ski Time Square.

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The Young Dubliners took only 17 days to record their latest album, "With All Due Respect, The Irish Session."

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Paul Bachem works at a construction site along Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat on Wednesday. Members of the construction, planning, building and business sectors of Routt County discussed the construction season at a meeting Wednesday.

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Storm clouds over the Yampa Valley create a blazing sunset moments after the sun disappears behind the mountains Tuesday. Recent storms have brought wind, rain and a little snow to Steamboat Springs during the past week.

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Carol Baily was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in Denver.

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Mohammed Alnajdawi, 4, plays with a dog named Marley at Little Toots Park in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.

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2006 Steamboat Springs graduate Kelly Labor (seen here playing in last year's All-State game) is transferring to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas after a stellar freshman campaign for the Regis University Rangers, leading her team in points and earning RMAC Freshman of the Year and All-RMAC First Team honors.

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Marty and Shauna Lamansky, longtime Steamboat Springs High School forensics coaches, resigned after a change in district policy.

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Chris Wynder steals second base Tuesday during the Bulldogs' baseball game against Steamboat Springs at Craig Middle School.

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Marchele McEntee, left, holds a large pad as Steamboat Springs Middle School student Liza Stout practices a self-defense tactic during the Girls to Women Conference held at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort on Tuesday.

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Michael Lyon of Steamboat Springs turns a double play Tuesday during the Sailors' 3-2 victory against Moffat County High School in Craig.

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Artistic potter Bill Sanders gives a pottery throwing demonstration at The Artist's Gallery of Steamboat on Tuesday. Sanders has been creating pottery pieces since the mid-1960s.

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James Wirta, the Blood Bank Supervisor at Yampa Valley Medical Center, demonstrates the proper testing technique for donated blood in the hospital lab Tuesday. Although the blood has already been typed and tested for diseases before it arrives at the hospital, technicians must test the blood's compatibility with potential recipients before administering the unit to a patient.

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Moffat County High School Junior Elaine DuBois, left, goes up for a header against Steamboat Springs junior Miranda Schrock on Tuesday during the Sailors' 2-0 win against the Bulldogs.

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Todd Hagenbuch has been chosen as the new executive director for Historic Routt County. Hagenbuch is standing next to a barn that was built in the 1880s and sits on his family's Green Creek Ranch in the Pleasant Valley area. In 2004, the ranch was added to the Routt County Register of Historic Places.

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Pilot Steve Bender, of Mayo Aviation, taxis his plane on the tarmac of the Steamboat Springs Airport on Monday morning. The charter flight brought a group of people to Steamboat for a meeting.

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Jessica Diehl, right, and sister Sophie read a book with their aunt, Kris Diehl, on Monday afternoon at the Bud Werner Library.

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Steve Kennedy rides his bike along Colo. Highway 131 on Monday afternoon. The highway was a popular place as local bikers took advantage of the day's weather to log a few miles.

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Dean "Cody" St. John died at 10 a.m. Sunday of injuries sustained in an April 2 car accident.

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Katelyn Crawford walks a cat and her bike across the street in the Fish Creek Mobile Home Park on Monday afternoon.

Published on April 10, 2007

Fish Creek Mobile Home Park is nestled between the snow-packed slopes of Mount Werner, and the scenic banks of the Yampa River with easy access to the Yampa River Botanic Park and the Yampa River Core Trail.

Published on April 10, 2007

This illustration shows what the new waterslides might look like from Lincoln Avenue after a $3.5 million improvement project at the Old Town Hot Springs is completed.

Published on April 9, 2007

Makayla Suriano-Husman, 4, takes a break from searching for eggs to roll in the hay during the 32nd Annual Egg Hunt at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Saturday. The children searched for eggs and also had a chance to meet the Easter Bunny who arrived via the Barrows Chairlift down Howelsen Hill.

Published on April 9, 2007

Pastor Matthias Krier, from the United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs, gives a sermon to a large congregation in Thunderhead Lodge at the Steamboat Ski Area during the Easter morning sunrise service of worship Sunday.

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Jerry Kraus throws a lure for trout in the churning Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs on Saturday. The early snow melt has caused increased water flows in the river through town.

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The Easter Bunny arrives at the 32nd Annual Egg Hunt on Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs via the Barrows Chairlift on Saturday. The Easter Bunny visited with kids after they had a chance to search for eggs hidden on the hill.

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Members of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps work on trails in Colorado during the summer of 2006. This summer, crews will work in Colorado and the Gulf Coast. Steamboat Springs construction crews are needed to help train men and women on basic homebuilding skills.

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Strawberry Park Middle School students, from left, Tahlia Sanchez, Martin Calzadillas and Abraham Rodriguez demonstrate CSAPS testing techniques after the completion of testing Thursday.

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Brett Weber, dressed as Batman, stands near his cardboard snowmobile before the 27th annual Cardboard Classic on the Headwall ski run in Steamboat Springs on Saturday.

Published on April 8, 2007

Giovanni De Francisci taunts competitors from the sidelines during the Cardboard Classic held at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area on Saturday. De Francisci made his own craft, a casket and tombstone for the American Skiing Co., to race in the competition.

Published on April 8, 2007

A large group of friends race down the Headwall ski run in their cardboard toaster during the 27th annual Cardboard Classic in Steamboat Springs on Saturday.

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A replica of the race car from the recent movie "Talladega Nights" sits on the Headwall ski run awaiting its turn on the course during the 27th annual Cardboard Classic in Steamboat Springs on Saturday. The cardboard car was created by Jim Fletcher (not pictured).

Published on April 8, 2007

The Caterpillar forklift team crashes its monstrous creation about halfway down the race course constructed on the Headwall ski run during the 27th annual Cardboard Classic in Steamboat Springs on Saturday.

Published on April 8, 2007

Steamboat's Kelsey Pal tries to take the ball away from a Colorado Academy player on Saturday at Gardner Field. The Sailors lost 17-1.

Published on April 8, 2007

Kelsy Sanders, center, breaks past Steamboat defenders Emily BIrch, left, and Betty Sasak during the match between Steamboat Springs and Battle Mountain at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Saturday. The game ended in a tie, 0-0.

Published on April 8, 2007

Lauren Letson, left, tries to control a bouncing ball as the Huskies' Madelyne LyBarger closes in during the match between Steamboat Springs and Battle Mountain at Gardner Field on Saturday. The match ended in a scoreless tie, 0-0.

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Ashley Herzog, 5, left, gets a helping hand from instructor Onika Mayer during a tumbling session at O My Star's Tumbling gym in Oak Creek on Thursday.

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Douglas Frank Sherrod

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Dan Piano takes advantage of the rolling whitewater of the Yampa River in late March. U.S. Geological Survey measurements for the river show it has been flowing well above its 97-year median daily flow since March 9.

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Local kayaker Adam Mayo plays in the frigid waters of the D-hole in the Yampa River last week. Early runoff has boaters already heading to the water.

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Steamboat's Nick Hinds plays in a wave above Pourover City on the Cross Mountain Gorge section of the Yampa River, just west of Maybell. During this April 1 run, the Yampa was flowing at nearly 2500 cubic feet per second, more than 1000 cfs higher than the 90-year median daily flow.

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Steamboat paddler Scott Gerber celebrates his 58th birthday in style - surfing the unseasonably ample waters of the Yampa River above Cross Mountain Gorge's Pillow Rock on April 1.

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Amber Townsend, right, raises her hand to answer a question during an educational game show hosted by Barb King. King volunteers in the Christian Heritage classroom, teaching weekly lessons about nature.

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Katelyn Kline, left, participates in an educational game show hosted by Barb King, dressed as Barbie Do Right, at the Christian Heritage School in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.

Published on April 8, 2007

A former house and office building on Yampa Street is being remodeled into the Boathouse Pub. A second-story addition to the building along the river will yield 2,000 more square feet.

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Hayden Higginbotham, a preschooler at Discovery Learning Center in Steamboat Springs enjoys a sunny day on the playground Thursday.

Published on April 8, 2007

Preschoolers at the GrandKids Child Care Center sing and dance to music led by instructor Kathy St. George, right, during their inter-generational music class in the Doak Walker Care Center at the hospital in Steamboat Springs on Friday.

Published on April 8, 2007

Local rider Spencer Tamblyn takes advantage of the spring snow to throw some slush in a power slide at the Mavericks Super Pipe this week.

Published on April 8, 2007

Preschoolers at the GrandKids Child Care Center share hugs during their inter-generational music class in the Doak Walker Care Center at the hospital in Steamboat Springs on Friday.

Published on April 8, 2007

CJ Smith, left, and Hayden Higginbotham, right, both preschoolers at Discovery Learning Center in Steamboat Springs chase each other on the playground Thursday.

Published on April 8, 2007

Steamboat Motors' new general manager, Jeff Steinke, has a lot of work ahead of him as the car dealership prepares to expand to the east.

Published on April 8, 2007

Crews from Drahota Construction and Native Excavating work on the foundation at the Alpenglow building at the corner of Sixth and Lincoln.

Published on April 8, 2007

Crews from Drahota Construction and Native Excavating are working this week on the foundation at the Alpenglow mixed residential-commercial building at the corner of Sixth and Lincoln. When complete, it will total about 40,000 square feet.

Published on April 8, 2007

Amelia Meyer, left, and Bella Waldschmidt, right, preschoolers at Discovery Learning Center in Steamboat Springs, make mud pies on the playground Thursday.

Published on April 8, 2007

Caitlyn Marie Patrick and Thomas Christopher McKenzie were married in Cornwall, Conn., on May 28, 2006.

Published on April 8, 2007

Elizabeth Sarah McCawley, daughter of William M. McCawley Jr. and Jayne O. McCawley of Steamboat Springs, is engaged to be married to Seth Addam Mathey, son of John W. Mathey Jr. and Luann M. Mathey of Loveland.

Published on April 8, 2007

Former Steamboat Springs assistant basketball coach Mike Moskowitz will assume the head job at Western State College. He has worked as an assistant at Western State since the 2005-06 season.

Published on April 7, 2007

Two-year-old Ally Rusch covers the area once again where all the eggs were hidden at last year's 31st annual Easter Egg Hunt at Howelsen Hill. Easter festivities will be held at Howelsen Hill and Steamboat Ski Area this weekend.

Published on April 7, 2007

Volunteers assist eight-grade girls at the 2006 Girls to Women event with the activity Reality Bytes, which involves financial planning.

Published on April 7, 2007

Tyler Kohl, 12, catches some air as he comes off the top of the Maverick Superpipe at the Steamboat Ski Area on Friday. Skiers and snowboarders took advantage of the warm weather and spring conditions to get in another day on the slopes before the ski area closes April 15.

Published on April 7, 2007

GG, a local chocolate lab, chases down a floating tennis ball launched into Casey's Pond in Steamboat Springs by her owner Friday afternoon.

Published on April 7, 2007

Ryan Searls, 12, grinds a rail in the terrain park section of the Steamboat Ski Area on Friday. Searls and a multitude of other free-skiers enjoyed the Bashor Bowl area despite spring skiing conditions.

Published on April 7, 2007

Schedules for Denver flights out of Yampa Valley Regional Airport are subject to change through spring.

Published on April 7, 2007

Astronaut Steve Swanson is waiting for his third launch date for his first space mission.

Published on April 7, 2007

DeVincentis, when reached at his home Friday, said, "I'm working on a response," adding that he is taking time to properly formulate what he wants to say.

Published on April 7, 2007

At Home, Spring 2007

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In wooded areas, you might find Trillium ovatum, a beautiful three-petaled flower that grows low to the ground. It's usually white, but occasionally you'll find some of them blushing light pink.

Published on April 6, 2007

Steamboat Springs' Amanda Tegtmeier moves the ball upfield during Thursday night's game against Glenwood Springs. Steamboat won the game, 4-1.

Published on April 6, 2007

Steamboat Springs' Miranda Schrock passes a ball to a teammate in the first half of Thursday night's game against Glenwood Springs at Gardner Field. Steamboat won the game, 4-1.

Published on April 6, 2007

Aaron Hornstein fouls off a pitch in Thursday's doubleheader against Battle Mountain. The Sailors won the first game, 10-0, and the second game, 15-5. Hornstein finished the day with two homeruns, including a walkoff three-run shot in the first game.

Published on April 6, 2007

Cody St. John

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Jan Cohen will speak next month during the Talking Green series about the straw-bale house she built. The monthly events will focus on 'green' buildings.

Published on April 6, 2007

Soda Creek kindergartner Zoe Crockett and her classmates discover what a Chocolate Chip Starfish feels like during a field trip to Tropical Rockies on Thursday. Aquarium and shop owner Gavin Graham taught the students some basics of ocean life and ocean geology during the tour.

Published on April 6, 2007

The living room of the home at 2075 Walton Creek Road in Steamboat Springs sits in a state of extreme disrepair after a late-night party Tuesday got out of hand and caused thousands of dollars in vandalism-related damage.

Published on April 6, 2007

A city bus makes a scheduled stop outside the Tugboat Grill & Pub on Thursday afternoon in Steamboat Springs. The upcoming construction improvements to the base of the ski area will prevent buses from traveling through the Ski Time Square area.

Published on April 6, 2007

Blaise Holden, center, dances on stage during a rehearsal for Steamboat Springs High School's upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof. The rehearsal on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 was one of many preparations by the students for their play.

Published on April 6, 2007

Grace Stockdale, left, and Cody Poirot, right, feign sleep on stage during a rehearsal for Steamboat Springs High School's upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof. The rehearsal on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 was one of many preparations by the students for their play.

Published on April 6, 2007

Andrea Simon, center left, interacts with Becky Rupnow, right, on stage during a rehearsal for Steamboat Springs High School's upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof. The rehearsal on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 was one of many preparations by the students for their play.

Published on April 6, 2007

Grace Stockdale sings during a rehearsal for Steamboat Springs High School's upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof. The rehearsal on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 was one of many preparations by the students for their play.

Published on April 6, 2007

Artist and gallery owners Mary Levingston, Judy Jones and Susan Gill Jackson collaborate about tonight's all-gallery show opening reception at 5 p.m. at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on April 6, 2007

Painter and bookbinder Laura Wait hangs some of her work for tonight's all-gallery show opening reception at 5 p.m. at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on April 6, 2007

Artist and gallery owners Bonnie McGee and Susan Corser hang artwork for tonight's all-gallery show opening reception at 5 p.m. at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on April 6, 2007

Artist and gallery owners Bonnie McGee and Susan Corser hang artwork for tonight's all-gallery show opening reception at 5 p.m. at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on April 6, 2007

Artist and gallery owners Laura Wait and Dancy Gould St. John rearrange artwork for tonight's all-gallery show opening reception at 5 p.m. at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on April 6, 2007

Artist and gallery owner Susan Gill Jackson hangs her new work for tonight's all-gallery show opening reception at 5 p.m. at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on April 6, 2007

The Gizmo Guys are a comedic juggling duo act that will perform at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater this weekend. Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have been working together for 20 years.

Published on April 6, 2007

The Gizmo Guys are a comedic juggling duo act that will perform at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater this weekend. Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have been working together for 20 years.

Published on April 6, 2007

The Gizmo Guys are a comedic juggling duo act that will perform at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater this weekend. Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have been working together for 20 years.

Published on April 6, 2007

The Gizmo Guys are a comedic juggling duo act that will perform at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater this weekend. Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have been working together for 20 years.

Published on April 6, 2007

Advocates Against Battering and Abuse board president Alice Klauzer practices her '50s and '60s dance moves with Bob White for tonight's benefit dance that begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.

Published on April 6, 2007

Advocates Against Battering and Abuse board president Alice Klauzer, and Advocates executive director Diane Moore practice their dance moves for tonight's '50s and '60s dance that begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.

Published on April 6, 2007

Alice Klauzer, left, president of Advocates Against Battering and Abuse's board of directors, board member Bob White, center, and Diane Moore, executive director of Advocates are dressed in 1950s attire to get in the spirit of the '50s and '60s dance that begins tonight at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel at 7:30 p.m.

Published on April 6, 2007

Pictured here from left to right is Alice Klauzer, president of Advocates Against Battering and Abuse's board of directors, Bob White, Dan Callahan, board member, and Diane Moore, executive director of Advocates. They are dressed in 1950s attire to get in the spirit of the '50s and '60s dance that begins tonight at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel at 7:30 p.m.

Published on April 6, 2007

Pictured from left to right is Alice Klauzer, president of Advocates Against Battering and Abuse's board of directors, Bob White, Dan Callahan, board member, and Diane Moore, executive director of Advocates. They are dressed in 1950s attire to get in the spirit of the '50s and '60s dance that begins tonight at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel at 7:30 p.m.

Published on April 6, 2007

Samantha Cretney, Hanna Haggarty, Jenna Miller and Cassie Wilhelm pose for a photograph after picking up top finishes at the Fort Collins Classic last weekend.

Published on April 5, 2007

Steamboat Springs senior Max Hamil signs a letter of intent to play at Hastings College in Nebraska. He was joined by his mother, Lauren, father, Bill, and high school coach Rob Bohlmann.

Published on April 5, 2007

Steamboat Golf Course superintendent Tom Houk picks up plugs near the ninth green of the Steamboat Springs Golf course Wednesday afternoon. Houk said the course will be ready for play on Saturday, and eager golfers can call the pro shop 879-4295 to make tee times.

Published on April 5, 2007

Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman listens to Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland give her thoughts on how to improve local elections during a Routt County Citizens Election Review Committee meeting in Steamboat Springs on March 29. Coffman announced Wednesday the county now is on Colorado's Election Watch List through November 2008.

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Steamboat Springs' Shelby Reed returns a volley during Tuesday's match against Aspen's Jordan Meyer. Reed won the match, 6-0, 6-0, helping Steamboat pick up its sixth victory of the season.

Published on April 4, 2007

Aimee, left, and Scott Kimmey get some sun as they walk along the Yampa River Core Trail in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday.

Published on April 4, 2007

Steamboat Springs Superintendent Donna Howell, pictured here in her office at the administration building on Tuesday, is in ongoing conversations with the Steamboat Springs School Board about her role and responsibility as primary administrator for the district.

Published on April 4, 2007

Garrett Wiggins voices his opinions about Routt County's funding options for the GRAMNET drug enforcement network at a meeting of the Routt County Board of Commissioners in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday. The commission voted, 2-1, in favor of giving the task force $10,800 for administrative costs.

Published on April 4, 2007

The Steamboat Ski Area is phasing out the 'young seniors pass,' which cost $429 for the 2006-07 season and was available to people ages 65 years and older. Skiers and riders ages 65 to 69 who held the pass this year still will be able to purchase one next season for $537.

Published on April 4, 2007

The Old Town Hot Springs, seen here through a space in the fence along Lincoln Avenue, is poised to undergo several changes and upgrades in the coming months. On Tuesday, the City Council voted to approve the final development plan for a makeover at Old Town Hot Springs.

Published on April 4, 2007

Steamboat Springs MB Werner slices through the water of the lap pool at the Old Town Hot Springs Monday morning. The Steamboat Springs City Council is expected to act on final development plans for renovations which includes two new waterslides Tuesday evening. The lap pool is not expected to be impacted by the renovations.

Published on April 3, 2007

Threatening clouds fill the sky as skiers head up the face of Headwall Monday afternoon for another run. Monday's weather was a mix of warm weather, cool winds and more than a few threatening storm clouds.

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Jon Cabak splashes into the pool at the bottom of the Old Town Hot Springs waterslide Monday afternoon. The slide is scheduled to shut down after Saturday as part of renovations.

Published on April 3, 2007

Former NBA basketball player Swen Nater speaks to an audience at the Christian Heritage School's annual fundraiser at the Steamboat Grand on Saturday.

Published on April 2, 2007

Former NBA basketball player Swen Nater speaks to an audience at the Christian Heritage School's annual fundraiser at the Steamboat Grand on Saturday.

Published on April 2, 2007

Former NBA basketball player Swen Nater speaks to an audience at the Christian Heritage School's annual fundraiser at the Steamboat Grand on Saturday.

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Large piles of gravel at Bald Eagle Lake have been a source of controversy and an eyesore in recent years, but the property owner has found a use for the material at Wildhorse Meadows, where it will be used for construction.

Published on April 2, 2007

A bald eagle soars over the south side of Steamboat Springs on Friday morning.

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Craig Lodge recently opened the Steamboat Obsessions consignment and frame shop with his wife Dawn.

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Tim Magill holds a pair of old 240-centimeter competition speed skis. He will be competing in a number of speed-skiing competitions in France and Switzerland during the next two weeks.

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Chix with Stix team member Renee Dupree, right, races down the ice with the puck during her team's match against the Silverwolves at Howelsen Hill Ice Arena on Saturday. The Chix with Stix lost, 5-1.

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Steamboat skier Tim Magill races at the speed ski course in Verbier, Switzerland, where he will return for the 2007 FIS Speed Ski World Championships from April 16 to 19.

Published on April 1, 2007

Steamboat catcher Philip Riley looks to the umpire for the call after Rifle's Asa Fix slid into home during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader at Deerfield Park in Rifle. Steamboat lost, 10-2, 5-4.

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Steamboat's Elliot Girard and Rifle runner Asa Fix look to the umpire for the call at second base during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader at Deerfield Park in Rifle. The Bears won, 10-2, 5-4.

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Steamboat Springs' Elliot Girard gets caught in a pickle and eventually was tagged out during the first game of a doubleheader against Rifle on Saturday at Deerfield Park. The Sailors lost, 10-2, 5-4.

Published on April 1, 2007

Scott Tuning looks past several dummies used to teach students CPR in a classroom at Colorado Mountain College on Thursday. Tuning has been hired as the new teacher for the Emergency Medical Technician courses. He expects to start a basic EMT course this summer from June 11 to Aug. 16.

Published on April 1, 2007

Michael Martin takes pictures on location while shooting ski movies. He has been an independent filmmaker for 10 years and got his start at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 1, 2007

Michael Martin takes pictures on location while shooting ski movies. He has been an independent filmmaker for 10 years and got his start at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 1, 2007

Six Steamboat Springs High School musicians were selected for the All-State Band. They are, back left, Stephen Bell and Lee Wren. Front left, Whitney Lewis and Leigh Thielen. Not pictured is Kenyon Brenner. A.J. Johnson, also not pictured, was named as an alternate.

Published on April 1, 2007

Michael Martin takes pictures on location while shooting ski movies. He has been an independent filmmaker for 10 years and got his start at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 1, 2007

Michael Martin takes pictures on location while shooting ski movies. He has been an independent filmmaker for 10 years and got his start at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 1, 2007

Michael Martin takes pictures on location while shooting ski movies. He has been an independent filmmaker for 10 years and got his start at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 1, 2007

Michael Martin takes pictures on location while shooting ski movies. He has been an independent filmmaker for 10 years and got his start at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 1, 2007

Michael Martin takes pictures on location while shooting ski movies. He has been an independent filmmaker for 10 years and got his start at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 1, 2007

Michael Martin takes pictures on location while shooting ski movies. He has been an independent filmmaker for 10 years and got his start at Colorado Mountain College.

Published on April 1, 2007

Toni Schupner draws a fish pattern for a Chinese lantern craft during the final World Arts and Culture Club meeting at Soroco Middle School on Wednesday.

Published on April 1, 2007

Toni Schupner draws a fish pattern for a Chinese lantern craft during the Final World Arts and Culture Club meeting at Soroco Middle School on Wednesday. Christie Scott, an AmeriCorps volunteer, started the after-school club in October to expose students to world cultures through music, art and field trips.

Published on April 1, 2007

Colorado Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff addresses the crowd at the Routt County Democratic Party's Jefferson/Jackson potluck dinner at Howelsen Hill on Saturday.

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Kristina Steinberg, left, and Gabi Seng collect their plasticware and milk before heading through the lunch line at Soda Creek Elementary School on Wednesday. Milk and other dairy products are one of the major food allergies common in children.

Published on April 1, 2007

A warning sign about peanut-related products present in the school hangs near the entrance to Soda Creek Elementary in Steamboat Springs as third-grader Colten Crawford walks down the hall Wednesday. While the Steamboat Springs School District is not peanut-free, schools only serve peanut products on Fridays, and a sign is posted to warn children.

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Makenzie Fry swings on the playground at Hayden Elementary School on Friday. Makenzie recently was diagnosed with a severe allergy to peanut products, and her mother, Tina Fry, has asked the Hayden School Board to consider becoming a peanut-free district.

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Frieda Newman

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Jack C. Carson

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Common food allergies.

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Empty glass beer bottles wait to be filled with a homebrew at Stephen Craig's house in Steamboat Springs on Friday

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Steamboat Springs High School juniors Taylor Miller-Freutel, right, and Jessica Fox negotiate salary and benefits during a role-playing exercise at the Financial Literacy Workshop on Thursday at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School.

Published on April 1, 2007

Steamboat Springs High School junior Taylor Miller-Freutel writes down the five characteristics a borrower needs to obtain credit.

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Debra Selbe, front, and Melissa Cosby talk to Steamboat Springs High School students about credit during Thursday's Financial Literacy Workshop.

Published on April 1, 2007

Homebrewer Stephen Craig displays two carboys full of fermenting brown, left, and amber beer at his home in Steamboat Springs on Friday.

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Routt County Spotlight: Marchele McEntee

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Yampa Valley Medical Center senior recruiter Soniya Fidler, left, and financial systems analyst Wil Ladewig chat about new hire paperwork in the human resources office at the hospital Thursday. Ladewig, who moved to Steamboat at the beginning of March, is currently living in leased transitional housing provided by the hospital.

Published on April 1, 2007