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Steamboat riders strut stuff at Cup event
If it wasn't clear just how strong the snowboarders from the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club were before Monday's parallel giant slalom race in Copper Mountain, it was afterward.
All-League honors
Soccer players named to team
One year after a season with only two wins, five of the 11 seniors on Steamboat Springs High School's boys soccer team were recognized for helping the Sailors to a winning record, a second-place Western Slope League finish and a postseason berth.
Gone eatin'
Many businesses, government offices closed today
Today's Thanksgiving holiday means many area businesses and government offices will be closed.
The Record for Nov. 21
1:45 a.m. A 26-year-old Steamboat Springs woman was arrested in the 3700 block of Lincoln Avenue on suspicion of harassment (domestic violence). Police said the woman was arguing with her boyfriend and his roommate.
Briefs for Nov. 23
Got a tattoo and want to show it off? Four Points is looking for anyone interested in having a picture of their ink featured in an upcoming edition of the weekly arts and entertainment section. What we need: a high-resolution, color photo of the tattoo (appropriate body areas only, please) and a short description identifying what the tattoo is, why you got it, when you got it and where you got it. E-mail submissions to aplean@steamboatpilot.com. For more information, call Allison Plean at 871-4204.
Home for the holidays
One local family celebrates return of military son
Molly Hibbard doesn't care about Thanksgiving dinner this year - she already got the best holiday treat imaginable.
Not an overnight delivery
Relocating downtown post office branch could take several years
Relocating the downtown post office would be an expensive, multi-year process but could result in a new recreation or youth facility at the downtown site, city officials said Wednesday.
Scott Stanford: Secret Oak Creek sweet potato pie
In honor of the holiday, I'm breaking out the "notes" column. A little newspaper insider information: a notes column is a columnist's cop-out. It means the columnist doesn't have 400 words on a single topic but can string together 75 to 100 words on three or four subjects. Lookey there, I'm already up to 55.
Smiles abound, but not snow
Ski season opens with limited terrain, lots of optimism
Shouts of excitement and a healthy dose of optimism helped usher in the first day of the 2006-07 season at the Steamboat Ski Area on Wednesday.
Ski jumping season opens
U.S. Nordic Combined members launch from Howelsen Hill
Davis and Alex Miller have officially opened the ski jumping season at Howelsen Hill 10 of the past 11 years.
County director resigns
Mendoza: 'I didn't have 100 percent of myself' to give
Routt County Communications Director Faith Mendoza resigned Monday, citing personal health issues.
Winter rec rules return
Forest Service to require permits to play on Buff Pass
For the second year, permits will again be required for outdoor activity in parts of Buffalo Pass area, and the west side of Rabbit Ears Pass is designated strictly for non-motorized uses.
Donations needed for dinner
Andersen: 'You can never have enough desserts' at Thanksgiving
Mark Andersen is concerned that 16 turkeys won't be sufficient to feed his guests on Thanksgiving Day.
Briefs for Nov. 22
Former Olympian featured in TV cooking program
A new cooking show debuts Thursday on channel 17 in Steamboat Springs. The show, "Real Cooking," features Bobby Aldighieri, Steamboat resident and former U.S. Olympian. In the locally filmed show, Aldighieri will prepare and cook recipes from the Strings in the Mountains Cookbook "Steamboat Seasons."
The Record for Nov. 20
4:31 a.m. A man was arrested in the 2000 block of Shield Drive for being a fugitive of justice.
Johnson: A town divided
I was born and raised in Oak Creek. Being one of 12 children, we were poor, and we are of Mexican decent. I grew up with the prejudices of a small town. Kids teased you because you were different.
Schubert-Akin: Future bright for GOP
With apologies to Mark Twain, the rumors of the demise of the Republican Party in Routt County have been greatly exaggerated. Despite losses in the recent election, the Republican Party in Routt County, as well as throughout Colorado and the nation, is focused, determined and preparing for victory in 2008.
Many reasons to give thanks
It has been nearly four centuries since the Pilgrims, having survived tremendous hardships during their first winter in America, held a feast with the Indians, who taught the colonists how to raise crops and hunt game in this new land.
Budget decision delayed
Several funding questions still on table for City Council
The Steamboat Springs City Council postponed action on the 2007 budget Tuesday night.
Mike Lawrence: Cargo-gate hits Oak Creek
Opinions about town's mayor not hard to find
Leonard Herzog said he's not sure where the stack of papers came from, but he doesn't mind that it's there.
Ski area to open today
The 2006-07 ski season kicks off today at the Steamboat Ski Area with 17 trails and 139 acres of skiable terrain. Those trails will be accessed by six chair lifts, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. officials said Tuesday.
