Stories for August 24, 2007

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Sailors win season opener, 23-14

Youth prevails in game against Kent Denver

In the ultimate bend-but-don't-break game, the Steamboat Springs High School football team didn't act its age. If fact, considering the numerous sophomores and first-time starters sprinkled throughout the lineup, the Sailors played like a team versed beyond its years during Friday's 23-14 win against Kent Denver.

Aurora man cards ace at Catamount

Raul Chavez loves his 6-iron. It was his club of choice during indoor lessons the past couple of winters.

Bear Aware program returning from hibernation

Local wildlife officials hope Steamboat Springs residents concerned about the area's continuing bear problem will spring into action to revive the Bear Aware program.

Pato Banton closes out Free Summer Concert Series

Reggae mainstay Pato Banton will close out the 2007 Free Summer Concert Series tonight at Howelsen Hill. An opening band, Lion Vibes, will take the stage at 5:30 p.m.

Sailors win by eight strokes at Cotton Ranch

It's good to be on top again.

Event aims to offer teens role models

Grand Futures Prevention Coalition is teaming with the Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation Department to host a picnic Saturday with the goal of building bridges between teens and adults.

Steamboat briefs for August 24

The Steamboat Art Museum needs volunteers to work two- or three-hour shifts between noon and 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

The Record for August 22

12:54 a.m. A disturbance was reported in the 1800 block of Ski Time Square.

Down and dirty Shakespeare

No Holds Bard will perform plays as they were meant to be

Turns out, Shakespeare didn't intend for his plays to have so many props. Or to be especially highbrow. Or really, to be rehearsed.

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'Madama Butterfly'

School Board seeks volunteers for search

Members wanted for committee to pick interim superintendent

Steamboat Springs School Board members want help from the community in their search for an interim superintendent.

Wall aims for 24-hour service

Sheriff requests additional deputy, animal control officer

Sheriff Gary Wall has spent his first months in office modifying the shifts worked by his deputies in an effort to provide around-the-clock service. But Wall said 24-hour coverage won't be possible unless he can add another patrol deputy and an animal control officer to his staff.

Deb Babcock: Creepy, crawly and worth keeping around

Like many gardeners, I've had to work hard to get over my fear and dislike of bugs. Even though many of them might creep us out, we need to recognize that they serve a beneficial purpose - for the most part. Even annoying mosquitoes provide food for frogs and other animals that is so necessary for ecological balance.

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U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar talks health care at Centennial Hall

The statistic made U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar's eyes open wide in surprise. "Our emergency room visits have increased 40 percent in the past year," Bob Omer, chief executive officer of Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, told the senator Thursday at a public meeting that drew several elected officials and members of the public to Centennial Hall.

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Salazar gives Moffat vets credit

U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar gave credit Thursday to the Moffat County veterans for their work on bringing health care to veterans in Craig and the surronding area.

Steamboat Springs Triathlon returns

Barry Siff and his event management company, 5430 Sports, hosts seven triathlons a year, including some of the biggest in the state, which often draw more than 1,000 participants.

Inexperienced Sailors football open today at Kent Denver

Possibly the biggest - and most important - factor heading into today's season opener at Kent Denver (3:30 p.m. kickoff) is how Steamboat's underclassmen will play.

Little Hercules, mighty funky

Funk rock band will play two shows this weekend

People can expect a high-energy show from Colorado funk rock band Little Hercules. Fresh off a tour in Hawaii, some festival dates and recording, the band will come through Steamboat tonight and Saturday to get funkadelic on the crowds at the Tugboat.

'Seasons of Light' in Yampa Valley

Rod Hanna's gallery show features digitally-altered photographs

For photographer Rod Hanna, even a high-resolution digital image is not enough to capture the unique beauty of the Yampa Valley.

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The most personal art form

Perry-Mansfield closes season with self-styled cabaret

The art of cabaret, says performer Karen Mason, is about self-realization.

Soroco school days begin

South Routt High School junior Dafne Arce didn't mind starting classes again Thursday. But she already misses her summer sleep schedule.

Commercial tubing in and out of business

Sporadic Yampa River streamflows have left commercial tubing operators in a precarious situation.

Margaret Hair: Hi, I work here now

Let's just get this out of the way: I don't know anything about Steamboat Springs.