Stories for November 16, 2007

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No snow, no go: Ski area postpones opening day

For the second time in seven years, mild November weather has caused the Steamboat Ski Area to push back its opening day.

Traffic woes continue at Strawberry Park

Strawberry Park Elementary School officials implemented a new traffic plan this fall for the campus's perpetually congested parking lot in September, but abandoned the plan Wednesday due to concerns from parents and bus drivers.

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Lend a hand

Work of Human Hands craft bazaar focuses on developing nations

For its annual holiday craft bazaar, Holy Name Catholic Church offers a charitable hand by offering wares from dozens of developing nations.

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Hayden prepares for clash with No. 1 Akron

Hayden football coach Shawn Baumgartner could spend some time reflecting on how far the Tigers have come since he first took the program's reins. But four years later, Baumgartner is only looking forward.

Democrats to recruit delegates at seminar

The 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver is less than a year away, and the Colorado Democratic Party is ramping up efforts to recruit residents to participate.

Students awarded arts scholarship

Arts Council announces winners of $2K in college funds

The Steamboat Springs Arts Council recently awarded $2,000 in scholarship money to three students studying the arts in college.

The Record for Nov. 14

2:26 a.m. Shots were reported at the intersection of Logan Avenue and Larimer Street, where a resident heard a loud noise.

Steamboat briefs for Nov. 16

Yampa Valley Medical Center's weekly Steamboat Today column, "Monday Medical," was honored with two trophies at the Gold Leaf Awards banquet in Denver earlier this month.

Films address water, energy issues

Sierra Club screens environmental documentaries tonight

Rich Levy, president of the local Sierra Club chapter, hopes a 20-minute trailer for a documentary about the Yampa River will be enough to get people interested in the river and its future.

Hayden School Board balks at adding baseball as school sport

There's no joy in Hayden - Tigers baseball has struck out.

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Deb Babcock: Keeping orchids isn't hard

Every week when I go grocery shopping, I can't help but notice the beautiful orchids in the flower department. Like many local gardeners, I always thought that orchids were too exotic and fragile for Steamboat Springs, as well as expensive, and so avoided bringing any home.

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Elwood and his invisible rabbit

Steamboat Springs High School drama students present 'Harvey'

Elwood P. Dowd is one of the nicer characters you'll find in drama.

On Scene

I'm sorry, basketball is on

CD reviews for LCD Soundsystem, Phosphorescent and The Hives

CD reviews of LCD Soundsystem's "45:33," Phosphorescent's "Pride" and The Hives' "The Black and White Album"

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Caleb Riley Funk Orchestra makes everything a standard

Dave Nezat, drummer for the Caleb Riley Funk Orchestra, is understandably excited.

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Coffee shop tunes

Steaming Bean Coffee adds live music to weekend mornings

Local musician Paul Geppert has been playing guitar for more than 30 years.

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Traffic woes continue at Strawberry Park

Strawberry Park Elementary School officials implemented a new traffic plan this fall for the campus's perpetually congested parking lot in September, but abandoned the plan Wednesday due to concerns from parents and bus drivers.

Margaret Hair: How Food Network ruins Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the only time of year that I don't trust the Food Network.