Photos for March 11, 2007

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Summit's Jordan Poyfair warms up prior to her run on the Voo Doo mogul course during the Chevrolet Freestyle Junior Olympic Championships. The five-day championship wil come to an end today with the dual moguls.

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Steamboat goalie Scot Forney makes a point-blank save off Golden attackman Lukas Cantwell's shot at Saturday's lacrosse game.

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Steamboat attackman Chase Grippa sets up a Golden defenseman for a dodge behind the cage at Saturday's lacrosse game at Gardner Field.

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Steamboat goalie Scot Forney makes a save and looks for an outlet pass during Steamboat's game Saturday against Golden.

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Don Underwood takes a spill after a surprisingly fast strike on his line.

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Ethan Underwood, 10, fishes with his brother, Cody, 12, and guide Greg Schulz.

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Don Underwood rides a snowmobile with his son, Ethan, 10, to access the fishing spot at the Stagecoach Reservoir tail waters.

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Bucking Rainbow Outfitters guide Mike Bates walks up the Yampa River while scouting for fish.

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Ethan Underwood, 10, takes a photo of his dad, Don Underwood, who is showing off the trout he just caught with Bucking Rainbow Outfitters guide Greg Schulz.

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Bucking Rainbow Outfitters guide Mike Bates holds a "cut-bow" trout caught and released in the Stagecoach Reservoir tail waters of the Yampa River.

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Shadre Gaines, right, smiles after receiving her medal for successfully competing in the 20th annual Sunshine Kids Winter Games. Instructor David Wikman, center, and Heidi Thomsen, Steamboat Ski Area spokeswoman, share in Shadre's big day Friday.

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Children with the Sunshine Kids, instructors from the Steamboat Ski Area and business people from the community pose for a group shot after the 20th annual Sunshine Kids Winter Games.

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Shadre Gaines walks through the Sheraton Steamboat Resort with instructor David Wikman after a day on the slopes. Shadre, who had never skied before last week, said she was proud to be able to learn how.

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David Wikman helps Shadre Gaines, 15, stand up at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area. The two were participating in the 20th annual Sunshine Kids Winter Games held Friday.

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David Wikman carries Shadre Gaines, 15, to the staging area for the 20th annual Sunshine Kids Winter Games held Friday at the Steamboat Ski Area. Shadre can walk but still is rebuilding leg muscle and balance after brain surgery in January 2006, so the hills at the ski area were tough for her to climb.

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David Wikman, executive director of Steamboat Training Adaptive Recreational Sports, helps teach Shadre Gaines, 15, to ski by using George, a snow slider that givers an unstable skier balance and strength.

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Instructor David Wikman gives Shadre Gaines a piece of hard candy to help moisten her mouth during a break on the Why Not ski run Wednesday. Shadre was one of 30 Sunshine Kids who visited Steamboat Springs last week.

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Shadre Gaines, 15, sits and rests before instructor David Wickman straps her into George, a snow slider he uses to help those who struggle with balance and strength learn to ski.

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Tampa's Shadre Gaines rides up the gondola Wednesday. Shadre is recovering from brain surgery and was invited to come to Steamboat Springs for a ski vacation through the Sunshine Kids.

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Guadalupe Sorchaga has a good laugh at the Steamboat Ski Area last year during the 2006 Sunshine Kids Winter Games. A new group of Sunshine Kids returned to Steamboat this year, but Guadalupe was not among them. The young teenager from Los Angeles passed away last year.

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Laura and Dennis Allaire love Steamboat Springs so much they purchased a second home here. Laura, a 1993 alum of the Sunshine Kids, jumped at the chance to come volunteer for last week's 20th annual Sunshine Kids Winter Games.

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Shadre Gaines takes a short break while skiing at Steamboat Ski Area.

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Sarah Willis enjoyed a week of skiing with her family during the National Brotherhood of Skiers summit in Steamboat Springs.

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Ken Brenner has spent far more than any City Council member in the past three years. From 2004 through 2006, Brenner spent a total of $9,814 in city checks. He was council president during one of those years.

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Steamboat Springs police Detective Jerry Stabile, center, demonstrates proper fingerprinting technique to several students at Steamboat Springs High School on Tuesday.

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Biology students Gus Worden, right, and Josie Pacana, center, analyze a staged crime scene in a science classroom at Steamboat Springs High School on Tuesday. The exercise was part of the genetics curriculum for the 10th-grade biology department.

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Yampa Bible Church pastor Bruce Chikalla departs his fashion wisdom on son, Joe, 9, who had been arguing with older sister, Anna, 13, about what color tie would best match his shirt.

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Yampa Bible Church pastor Bruce Chikalla finds a moment to relax at the church. The Chikallas, nine in total, live next door to the church.

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Steamboat Dance Theatre dancer Aaron Namura thinks dancing is the most impressive skill a man can have. He has been dancing since he was in the third grade.

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Ryan Browning danced and choreographed for this year's Steamboat Dance Theatre. Here, he performs his "Sexy Back" piece.

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Ryan Browning danced and choreographed for this year's Steamboat Dance Theatre. Here, he performs his "Sexy Back" piece.

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Steamboat Dance Theatre dancer Mauricio Clavery has been dancing since he was 16 years old.

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Ryan Browning has toured all over the world as a professional dancer. He knew that was what he wanted to do with his life since he was 6 or 7 years old, despite any stereotypes associated with that career.

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Lyn Halliday.

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Colorado Group Realty broker owner Jon Wade has used his blog to create a strong presence on the Web. Wade discusses a variety of topics on his blog, including real estate market conditions and news relating to the sale of the Steamboat Ski Area. Wade also keeps people updated on his family life.

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