Stories for August 3, 2007

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District still in need of coaches

With practices slated to begin Aug. 13 for Steamboat Springs High School fall athletic teams, the school district still is looking to fill the head coaching vacancies for cross-country and cheerleading.

Auctioneer inducted into Hall of Fame

National association honors Steamboat's Cookie Lockhart

Cookie Lockhart believes auctioneering needed a trailblazer to break the gender line, and she was up to the task.

Jade Summit rejects proposed 15-day liquor license suspension

It appears Jade Summit and Pirate's Pub owner Kevin Nerney will fight city efforts to suspend his liquor license.

New grant writer to be named

A grant writer for the three Routt County school districts may be hired as soon as Monday, district officials said.

The music never stops

Shakedown Street keeps Grateful Dead's music alive

Shakedown Street might have a longer career than the band it covers.

On scene

While driving on Amethyst toward Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, I could hear the guitar chords of the Los Lonely Boys concert wafting up the valley through my open car window. A free concert, and I wasn't dancing in the front?

Happy Hours

Happy hours

Three mediums merge

The beauty of Routt County is evident in the artwork that's part of tonight's opening reception at The Artists' Gallery of Steamboat. The sense of community behind it isn't as clear.

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Youths take on forefront

Perry-Mansfield ends summer with 'Youth Festival'

As summer 2007 creeps toward its end, so to does another session of dances, performances and classes at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.

Romantic in spirit and time

Strings show highlights 19th century movement

To chamber musicians, the word "romantic" is heart-wrenching. It's an expression of the deepest human suffering and the most intense joy, tidal-wave dynamics and rich harmonies.

Relay finish and Mt. Werner climb highlight day of dual Running Series

While more than 1,000 runners come cruising down Rabbit Ears Pass on U.S. Highway 40 on Saturday, a separate group of runners will plug away on Mount Werner.

A renewed effort

Ski resorts taking environmental strides

In June, Aspen Skiing Co. announced the installation of a 10.6-kilowatt photovoltaic system on the company's Thunder River Lodge affordable housing complex in Carbondale.

Review: RMSC faculty delivers superb show

The Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory Faculty Chamber Music Recital on Wednesday night was the last for this - the 10th - season, although there was a student recital and the Summer Soiree Scholarship Fundraiser at the Cottonwood Grill on Thursday night, the traditional end of camp finale today and the last student recital Saturday.

Hot Springs work on schedule

Progress unhindered by water problems

A $3.5 million renovation project at the Old Town Hot Springs is on schedule for a holiday finish, Director Pat Carney said Thursday.

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Ski areas face warm wind of change

Speaking to a roomful of ski industry executives, meteorologist Robert Henson chose his opening words carefully.

Hospital hires new doctors

TMH adds surgeon, emergency room doctor

The Memorial Hospital hired two new doctors to fill positions outlined in its Medical Staff Development Plan.

The Record for Aug. 1

12:08 a.m. Dogs reportedly were barking in the 300 block of Blue Sage Drive.

Steamboat briefs for Aug. 3

A second attempt to recall 14th Judicial District Attorney Bonnie Roesink has failed.

Deb Babcock: Weeding for the health of your plants

Any plant that grows where it shouldn't is considered an unwelcome weed. This means that if seeds from last year's poppies blew into your lily bed, the resulting plant is a weed and should be taken out unless you like it there. Or if your peppermint has snaked into your parsley bed, it's gotta go.