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Hayden kids tackle cleanup
Sixth-graders help haul excess tree limbs for Arbor Day
The sixth-graders scurried around the massive trees in Hayden Town Park on Thursday, raking up limbs and loading armful after armful into the bed of a white pickup.
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by Blythe Terrell
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Stories
On Scene: Arthur Lee Land at OTP
On Arthur Lee Land's MySpace page, there is more than one video explaining how he achieved the (self-appointed) position of "One-Man Afrograss Folk Ensemble."
Groovin' up slowly
Smooth Money Gesture works varied styles on jam circuit
A while back, the four members of Smooth Money Gesture wanted to step up their touring schedule and play more shows more frequently.
Red Wings hold off Avs
Detroit fends off comeback to take Game 1 of second-round series
Johan Franzen scored two goals and had an assist to help Detroit build a three-goal cushion, and the Red Wings held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche, 4-3, on Thursday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
'It starts now'
Area professionals, officials share insight with Craig eighth graders
When Dana Duran was in eighth grade, she knew what job she wanted.
The Record for Apirl 23
12:03 a.m. A Steamboat Springs man was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault after a domestic violence altercation resulting in minor injuries. No further information was available.
Steamboat briefs for April 25
The LIFT-UP of Routt County offices in Hayden, Oak Creek and Steamboat Springs are distributing USDA commodities for the second quarter of 2008 through the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program. Each eligible household may receive food from the program once per quarter. The quarterly distribution ends June 30. Call 870-8804, from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, to inquire about income eligibility and hours of operation for each office.
Burn notification urged
It happens every spring. Neighbors or passing motorists see smoke rising from the Yampa Valley floor and call 911 to report the wildfire.
URA projects kick off second year with intersection replacement
City officials hope replacing the intersection of Mount Werner Circle and AprÃs Ski Way with a roundabout will improve traffic flow and make the area safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Work on the intersection began Monday and will continue through mid-September.
Margaret Hair: Trying out African dance
If you've never taken a dance class, stepping into a guest workshop with the well-practiced Steamboat Springs African Dance & Drum Ensemble isn't the easiest thing to do.
Student showcase
CMC artists display work in annual Depot exhibit
Colorado Mountain College student Katie Thurlby is happy to see a few of her paintings hanging on gallery walls for the first time. She's also excited about the idea of someone buying them.
Jarrett named Nordic combined coach
U.S. team assistant coach promoted less than 20 months before Olympics
With less than 20 months until the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, new U.S. Nordic combined coach Dave Jarrett's not afraid to put it out there.
Tigers ready for 'home' meet
Smartt hopes to prequalify for state
The track in Craig is 18 1/2 miles from the doors of Hayden High School. Still, when the Tigers track team unloads from its bus for a meet at noon today at Moffat County High School, Hayden coach Barbara Manzanares said there will be a pervasive feeling of familiarity.
Craig a final prep for Soroco runners
Soroco High School coach David Bruner said today's Clint Wells Invitational track and field meet in Craig is a last chance to refine techniques before things really start to count.
Mary Peterson: Trees breathe life
On Arbor Day, reflect on majestic symbol of the tree
More than 1 million trees were planted on the first Arbor Day in 1872, bringing attention to their role as shade providers and windbreaks. Today, trees are gaining renewed attention for their role as critical filters of carbon dioxide that contributes to global warming and as protectors of our water supply.
Hayden kids tackle cleanup
Sixth-graders help haul excess tree limbs for Arbor Day
The sixth-graders scurried around the massive trees in Hayden Town Park on Thursday, raking up limbs and loading armful after armful into the bed of a white pickup.
Rob Douglas: In search of the mythical tourist
Wanted: 32,000 summer tourists to replace Triple Crown. Must spend $25 million at local businesses and generate $1.19 million in local taxes during a 10-week period. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to be invisible to locals at all times.
Painting the silver lining
Silk artist Tinker Tiffany sees the brighter side of life
Tinker Tiffany is a perpetual optimist. In December 1989, she broke her arm skiing nine days after she moved to Steamboat Springs. It wasn't so bad, she said, because the bone in her upper arm did not completely snap.
Source list: Danny Shafer
What makes him sound like he does, and why
A regular shoulder season fixture at Old Town Pub, songwriter Danny Shafer knows how to relate to the average person.
