Stories for August 6, 2008

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Perlman to pump up Ski Area

New marketing official says plan is to keep advertising simple this season

Rob Perlman said he has gotten his arms around the ski season strategy during his first month at Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.

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Steamboat riders take home state titles at Sol Survivor event

The Steamboat Springs cycling community certainly made an impression last weekend at the Sol Survivor state mountain biking competition.

Steamboat club wins Ski Town tourney, now 11-2

Steamboat Rugby Club captain Michael Hurley might have been the team's biggest skeptic four games into the season.

Gardeners put plots on display

Folks interested in growing more food - and therefore buying less - are invited to tour a local vegetable garden Thursday.

Alcohol likely a factor in crash

Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in Monday morning's fatal car accident off U.S. Highway 40 near Milner, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

Jean Wright: Sexism wrong

The same press that once adored Bush and who followed his lead in denouncing those who disagreed with him as "unpatriotic" are continuing in the same vein.

Dr. Henry R. Savage: Balance needed

Saturday's Steamboat Today had a long article about global warming based on the melting of permafrost in the north.

Marie Matta: Concerned about talk

Thank you for publishing Judith Gunthorpe's letter (July 27 and 30) drawing attention to factual errors in a recent talk by Pastor Mujahid El Masih on Islam and Christianity. I too attended that talk and also was concerned about his approach and conclusions.

Relay for Life hits track Friday

Local effort seeks to raise $200,000 for American Cancer Society

More than 500 people will take to the track at Steamboat Springs High School for Relay For Life on Friday night - and the walking won't stop until Saturday.

Town Challenge heads to Howelsen

Riders in today's Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series event will face more than 10 miles of grueling climbs along with challenging downhills as the summer-long series moves back to Howelsen Hill.

Our View: Social host ordinance has merit

The Steamboat Springs City Council should strongly consider adopting a social host ordinance that would punish adults who knowingly provide a place for minors to consume alcohol.

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Cunningham looking for clarity

New superintendent hopes to streamline school policies

After beginning work nearly a month ago, Steamboat Springs School District Superintendent Shalee Cunningham has had her hands full with new buildings, a new principal, new faces and new all-day kindergarten classes.

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Perlman to pump up Ski Area

New marketing official says plan is to keep advertising simple this season

Rob Perlman said he has gotten his arms around the ski season strategy during his first month at Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.

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Joanne Palmer: Steamboat Motherhood Olympics

Crunch! Ugh, Cheerios. Even ground into the carpet she knows what they are.

700 moves to 'main event'

City Council approves pre-annexation agreement for proposed development

City Council sent a signal Tuesday night that the five or six potential deal-breakers in the possible annexation of Steamboat 700 have been overcome. Now, it's time for city government and residents to dig into the details.

Triple Crown heads into last week of summer action

On Saturday, the final three champions will be crowned as the Triple Crown World Series comes to a close in Steamboat Springs.