Stories for October 12, 2007

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Steamboat briefs for Oct. 12

Bond reduced in vehicular homicide case

Steamboat downs Palisade on the road

The Steamboat Springs boys soccer team recovered from a recent two-game skid by earning a Western Slope League win on the road Thursday afternoon at Palisade.

Hayden netters lose momentum

Momentum can be a funny thing.

Volleyball drains Glenwood

Maggie Kriz hadn't had a kill the entire game.

Title hopes alive

Sailors remain strong at state tennis championships

The competition threw spin serves, rocket serves and anything else it had at Steamboat Springs senior Ramsey Bernard on Day 1 of the 2007 4A Boys State Tennis Championships.

The Record for Oct. 10

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Food drives honor World Hunger Day on Sunday

World Hunger Day is Sunday, and local organizations are working to raise awareness and collect nonperishable food donations.

Chamber of Commerce conducts ribbon-cutting ceremonies for three Hayden businesses

The Hayden Chamber of Commerce conducted ribbon-cutting ceremonies Thursday for three recently opened businesses, a sign of the continuing growth in the West Routt County town and the success of its revamped Chamber.

CD reviews

Reviews of Matt Pond PA "Last Light," Jill Scott "The Real Thing: Words and Sounds," and Matchbox Twenty "Exile on Mainstream"

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'Smart thing to do, right thing to do'

Chamber hosts customer service seminar

The Chamber hosted a community service seminar for area businesses Thursday at the Holiday Inn. Sixty-six people out of a possible 120 attended the seminar.

On scene: On writing well

There are a few things that are generally true about people who write for a living.

'A fictional ski town'

'Godspell' caters to Steamboat themes

"Godspell" debuted in 1971 and was originally set in the inner city.

Mountain movies

Filmmakers step up for fifth festival

After Josh Brom took home an independent film award for a ski and snowboard movie he made last winter, he decided to put some effort into it the next time around - by filming in Chile.

Local CD mix: Heather Baloth

Heather Baloth Age: 25 Occupation: Middle school Spanish teacher

MC Souleye pens lyrics

After two years of making up his lyrics on the fly, self-styled "conscious wordsmith" and Steamboat semi-resident MC Souleye is going back to write down his rhymes.

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Drums, dance and diversity

African Drum and Dance Ensemble to host workshops this week

By bringing in outside help to learn outside cultures, members of the African Drum and Dance Ensemble are able to experience a kind of diversity that might not otherwise be readily available in Steamboat Springs.

Steamboat football gears up for homecoming

Steamboat Springs High School football coach Aaron Finch knows the challenges of football.

Public to address preservation

A panel of speakers with extensive historic preservation experience will headline a forum tonight co-sponsored by an ad hoc committee called Partners in Preservation.

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Edgemont spurs debate

Planning Commission votes against ski base development

A controversial development plan for the private Edgemont project at Steamboat Ski Area was the topic of a dramatic and contentious Steamboat Springs Planning Commission meeting Thursday night.

Jade Summit case continued

Steamboat City Council struggles through 'hybrid' hearing

After hearing four hours of testimony Thursday, city officials postponed their quasi-judicial case to determine the fate of Jade Summit's Pirate's Pub liquor license.

Deb Babcock: Lawn care for fall

By the time the kids go begging for treats in downtown Steamboat Springs on Halloween, we've often had some snowfall, and certainly much cooler weather. So, before winter kicks in and you lose the opportunity to give your lawn a head start on next spring's growth, take time to care for your lawn this fall.

County tries to salvage contract

Letter to city lauds building services

Two weeks after Steamboat Springs City Manager Alan Lanning told the Routt County Regional Building Department "this marriage is over," county officials are taking steps to prevent the divorce.

De-varmint your yard

Lecture to address preventing wildlife damage

Moffat County residents putting hard work into gardens and well-groomed yards may notice their elbow grease offset by the intrusion of deer and varmints.

Margaret Hair: When to be critical

For the preview story of "Godspell" in this week's 4 Points, I got the chance to remember what high school drama productions are like.