Stories for April 7, 2008

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Season ends with a splash

Hundreds flock to ski area on closing day of record winter

A record-setting ski season ended Sunday with songs, shouts and splashes.

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Steamboat under snow advisory

Five to 10 inches expected by late this afternoon; snow to persis throughout week

What spring? Snow is expected to continue throughout the day - heavy at times - with total accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. The National Weather Service predicts higher totals in the higher elevations surrounding Steamboat Springs.

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Luke Graham: A real dynasty

At the Steamboat Springs boys basketball banquet Tuesday evening, there was a little back and forth between longtime Pilot & Today reporter Tom Ross and Sailors coach Kelly Meek.

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Deb Babcock: Can we grow tomatoes here?

At last week's conference on growing food locally, panelists and audience members discussed what produce could be grown in the Steamboat Springs area on a commercially viable level, focusing on foods that restaurants and retailers could offer the local and visiting public.

Freshman shatters Tigers record

Hayden cuts through field at Eagle Valley

Delanie Vedepo set the Hayden High School record Saturday for the girls 1,600-meter run, a part of the Tigers' stellar day at the Eagle Valley Invitational track meet.

The Record for April 5

12:25 a.m. Police responded to a fire alarm in the 1800 block of Ski Time Square Drive. It was a false alarm.

Steamboat briefs for April 7

The Steamboat Pilot & Today is hosting training workshops at 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays throughout April in the Pilot conference room. Any and all business owners are encouraged to attend and learn how to create a free account and manage their free ExploreSteamboat.com listings. ExploreSteamboat.com is Steamboat's premier online city guide. A light continental breakfast will be provided. Register by contacting Internet Services Manager Dan Divens at ddivens@steamboatpilot.com or 871-4236.

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With a new venue, summer festival announces season

To introduce music enthusiasts to its new venue, Strings Music Festival won't be doing a soft opening.

Water commission evaporates

Officials hashing out mission and structure for new body

A lack of focus and communication with city staff has led to the dissolution of the Steamboat Springs Water Commission.

Monday Medical: Help for hoarseness, raspy voice

Professional singers, sportscasters and trial attorneys appreciate a good larynx, or voice box, because it's their money maker.

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Season ends with a splash

Hundreds flock to ski area on closing day of record winter

A record-setting ski season ended Sunday with songs, shouts and splashes.

The dirt on cleaning products

At long last, it's time to open windows and doors to welcome spring and waft out stale winter air.