Stories for August 11, 2008

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Boon or bust?

Some lament, others capitalize on beetle epidemic

In the backwoods of the Roosevelt National Forest in northern Larimer County, woods boss Jerry Heggie has barely introduced himself before he starts hauling the U.S. Forest Service over the coals.

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The Record for August 9

12:03 a.m. Police responded to a noise complaint in the 1000 block of Sparta Plaza.

Steamboat briefs for August 11

Entry forms for Routt County Fair arena events are available at www.routtcountyfair.org.

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Upcoming Strings concerts to change the tempo

Even though the Strings Music Festival's main subscription season has ended, the next two weeks feature four very exciting "Different Tempo" concerts. This week presents some Strings classics, and next week features something brand new.

Jane McLeod: Cilantro - Love it or hate it

There probably is no other herb that is more vilified than cilantro (coriander leaves).

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Routt County Fair bursts out of the gate with open horse shows

In a muddy arena under an overcast sky, riders guided their horses around cones Sunday. The crowd was slim, mostly family members, and soft country music wafted around the equestrians.

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Rain shortens ride

Weather brings early, muddy end to Rio Stampede

After lingering snow from a record-breaking winter forced the Rio Stampede mountain bike race back from its traditional June date, weather again struck the event after its belated start this weekend.

Luke Graham: On the road to Irish

In the American gaming spirit of horseshoes, washers, washeroos, bocce ball, ladder golf and corn hole, David Powell and Larry Handing would like to introduce you to Irish road bowling.

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Aging Well: Staying strong and sharp

Exercise, physiology and the chronologically gifted

When I first came to Steamboat Springs, I was retired for a couple of years and intent on becoming a ski instructor. In 1990, I was pushing 60, and the average age of an instructor was about 25.

Primary vote coming up

Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday

Primary voting is Tuesday, and election officials aren't expecting droves at the polls.

Monday Medical: The truth about organic and locally grown foods

Health-minded consumers have grown more and more aware of the importance of reading labels. Too many products claim to be healthful and "natural," and it takes a little effort to discover the truth. Have you noticed there is very little of this type of reading material to be found in the produce section?

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Slowest race in the West

Moffat County Fair fans cheer on turtle races

More than 100 spectators packed inside the livestock barn at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.

'Just a good time'

Organizers settle down, look back on 2008 Moffat County Fair

Although they seemed fatigued to the point of giddiness, Alisa Comstock and Joanne Roberson relaxed and smiled when they looked back on last week.