Stories for April 13, 2007

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TV18 Video: Steamboat Today News

Nicole Miller of the Steamboat Pilot & Today provides the morning news, which airs on Steamboat Today between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Steamboat TV18. The top headlines include coverage of Thursday's School Board meeting; a report on February sales tax; and a preview of Saturday's ice skating show.

The final stretch

Boys lacrosse looks to close out season at full strength

Steamboat Springs boys lacrosse coach Bob Hiester needs only two words to describe the four games his team will play in the next week to close out its season - big time.

County track teams converge

Sailors, Rams, Tigers prepare for meet

While all three Routt County track and field teams will be competing in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, all three go into the meet with different goals.

Sailors defeat tenacious Bears

Steamboat girls fight off Rifle, 2-0

Sailors coach Rob Bohlmann wasn't surprised by the slimmer-than-expected margin of victory after the Steamboat girls defeated Rifle, 2-0, on Thursday.

Sailors tennis looks forward to competitive tourney

Steamboat Springs tennis coach John Aragon was intent on getting his girls to play today in Denver.

Tattoo of the week: John Newbold

This graffiti spells my nickname, "Newbie." Brad Cramer of Truth Tattoo did the tattoo.

Figure Skating Club includes 10 guest skaters at ice show

Upper level ice skaters like Braden Overett have to practice at least three to four hours a day on ice and one to two hours a day off the ice.

The Record for April 11

Wednesday, April 11

Briefs for April 13

Tobacco-free quit kits available at VNA

Betsy Chase: Forgive Dr. D

I would like to share my experiences working directly with John DeVincentis for eight years at Strawberry Park Elementary School and indirectly with him for more than eighteen years.

Beverly Eagerton: Not family-friendly

I just want to comment on this year's Cardboard Classic. I would suppose this event should be held for everyone in this community. I am truly disgusted by the behavior that went on there.

Omar M. Campbell: Illegal alien crackdown

A letter to Rep. Tom Tancredo:

David Lacey: Rethink decision

I think I'm pretty well-informed and aware of what's going on in my city, having been here 35 years. But I hope it's not too late to rethink something that has a lot of us local parents scratching our heads.

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Students shine in 'Fiddler on the Roof'

Local teens portrayed a tale of hardship and poverty with an amazing wealth of ability Thursday night. In Steamboat Springs High School's opening performance of the Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof," a talented cast treated an audience of about 100 to an entertaining, impressive production that raised the bar for high school theater and contained scenes of hilarious dialogue and inspiring vocals.

Deb Babcock: Horseradish - not a radish, but hot stuff all the same

Cocktail sauce for shrimp wouldn't be right without tangy horseradish. It's a key ingredient in a creamy topping we use for fish and pork. My dad spreads it on his sandwiches.

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'We're moving forward'

DeVincentis to address community concerns about e-mails next week

Steamboat Springs School Board member John DeVincentis will not resign, but he will hold three sessions next week to take input from residents about e-mails he sent during his final year as principal at Strawberry Park Elementary School.

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Piecing it together

Vinyl artist works in layers

You may have to stand back to see Mike Benninghoven's images more clearly.

On scene

I could have rocked around the clock Friday night if the '50s and '60s dance deejay didn't have to go home. And I wasn't the only one. Even after the lights were turned on, people were twisting, hopping and strolling.

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Somewhere over the Rainboat

Ski Town Productions serves up another local lampoon

Imagine what would happen if the Steamboat Springs City Council took an investigative peace retreat to the Rainbow Gathering last summer.

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Just for kicks

Blissful Mayhem 'keeps people on the dance floor'

Blissful Mayhem, a recently, formed local band, claims to be user-friendly.

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Hear the band you've heard of

Young Dubliners blend Irish, American rock at free concert

Although the Young Dubliners are labeled as a Celtic rock band, they are not as popular in Ireland as they are in the United States.

Allison Plean: The bottom line of the finish line

It was about 8 p.m. Thursday night when I arrived at the quiet construction site. I was well aware of our forthcoming challenge - making Little Miss Sunshine proud with our replica bus and perfectly prepared costumes at the Cardboard Classic two days later.

YVHA to hold homeowner education

Yampa Valley Housing Authority Executive Director Elizabeth Black knows the hardships of being a first-time homebuyer.

Moose injures Steamboat pet

A moose doesn't discern between a Labradoodle and a wolf. And because wolves are the sworn enemies of moose, the large ungulates tend to show aggressive behavior toward domestic dogs.

Base area sales tax booming

Monthly report shows 140 percent jump from last year

On the verge of a multi-year makeover, the base of Steamboat Ski Area is generating rapidly increasing sales tax revenues for the city.