Stories for February 23, 2007

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Demong 13th at World Championships

Steamboat's Fletcher finishes 40th

Bill Demong had the third-fastest 7.5K time despite soft snow and moved up seven places in the race to finish 13th in the Nordic combined sprint Friday at the 2007 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships behind Finnish star Hannu Manninen. Steamboat's Bryan Fletcher finished 40th. Johnny Spillane did not race after jumping to 30th place. Spillane has a sore shoulder. Eric Camerota was disqualified for a jumping suit violation.

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Video: News update for Feb. 23

A Federal Aviation Administration official said Thursday that it is possible to close the Steamboat Springs Airport but that it will be very, very expensive; Steamboat Springs is expected to see a bump in tourist visits this weekend; and the Hayden School District's new vocational building will be named The Babson Carpenter Career and Technical Education Center

Pentathlon capped

Registration fills up for event, volunteers still needed

Registration has been capped for the 16th annual Steamboat Pentathlon, Susan Petersen, recreation supervisor for Steamboat Springs Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services, announced Thursday afternoon. Petersen said 260 athletes already have signed up for the popular multi-sport event March 3 at Howelsen Hill.

Raise the Reust

Steamboat, Soroco name track coaches

Andy Reust will be back as Steamboat Springs track and field coach, after he resigned from the position following the 2006 spring season.

Within reach

Hayden hoops teams a win away from district championships

The Hayden boys and girls basketball teams headed to Plateau Valley last Saturday for the first round of the Class 2A District 5 Tournament against higher-seeded teams.

Facing familiar faces

Steamboat to play Montrose in playoff game

Still, Sailors coach Kelly Meek said getting revenge against the Indians isn't Steamboat's main concern.

Strings gets green light

Plans are to have new pavilion built in time for 2008 season

The city of Steamboat Springs Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously approved Strings in the Mountains' application to replace its existing tent with a permanent structure.

Closer to home

Oak Creek Town Board approves garage as 'medical necessity'

Dave and Eve Ege cleared one more hurdle in remodeling their home Thursday night when the Oak Creek Town Board approved a variance allowing the Eges to construct a handicapped-accessible garage.

Vocational building renamed

School Board thanks Babson Carpenter Foundation for contribution

The Hayden School Board thanked the Babson Carpenter Foundation's monetary gift to the future of vocational education by voting Wednesday to name the new vocational building after the foundation.

A kinder, gentler beer tasting

Steamboat Brewers' Festival will differ greatly from Brewfest

Jody Anagnos is bringing more than 25 Colorado breweries back to Steamboat Springs this summer for the Steamboat Brewers' Festival.

A busy weekend expected

National Brotherhood of Skiers brings more than 2,000 to 'Boat

Steamboat Springs is expected to see a bump in tourist visits this weekend, thanks in large part to the National Brotherhood of Skiers.

Jane McLeod: No herb collection should be without tarragon

For centuries, herbs were regarded as essential to daily life, but the custom of growing herbs for culinary use largely had died out by the mid-19th century. Shortly afterward, the knowledge of the uses of herbs in cooking declined as convenience foods and table condiments rose in popularity.

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There is a way, but ...

Feds promise to make it tough to close Bob Adams Airport

The federal official who strongly cautioned the city of Steamboat Springs last August against thoughts of closing its airport, acknowledged Thursday that there is a "mechanism in place" that could allow the city to shut down Bob Adams Airport. It would involve writing a big check.

Patience is a virtue

Endurance photographer signs copies of his book tonight

It's difficult to be more recognizable in the field of nature photography than Thomas D. Mangelsen is today.

On Scene

Hundreds of people crowded into the basement of Holy Name Catholic Church to support Comunidad Integrada by attending Taquiza - a potluck of scrumptious foods from countries around the world.

Break out the white gloves

Museum teaches to preserve personal histories for future generations

Every year, the museum offers a free workshop to teach people how to preserve their precious family heirlooms - items such as photos, scrapbooks, china, furniture, silver, important documents and newspaper clippings. Among the lessons are how to properly handle and store such items.

Happy hours

Happy hour specials for Feb. 23.

Piecing it together

Boston's Adam Ezra Group makes first trip to Steamboat

Guitarist and vocalist Adam Ezra Olshansky performs barefoot and with press-on nails.

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Turntablism

DJ Also Starring takes his chances behind the turntables

It's not just his turntables that Brain Alpart, aka DJ Also Starring, has to lug around to every gig. The local DJ always takes between 100 and 200 records with him.

Allison Plean: Woman on fire

I hit myself in the head with tennis balls at least 20 times Monday night.