Stories for August 25, 2008

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Morning

DNC, Denver heating up

50,000 flood city for Democratic National Convention as law makes its presence felt

Two major protest sites at City of Cuernavaca and Civic Center parks were largely deserted Monday morning. But with marches, concerts and other protest events scheduled, both the Recreate '68 and Tent State University groups promise to catch the attention of plenty of Denver's 50,000 visitors as the day and the week roll on.

Early Morning

Community supports Tyler

Auction attendees bid on $20K worth of items to help pay child's medical bills

As Steamboat Springs' Tyler Johnson has been recovering from a serious illness, the support from friends and the community has been amazing, his grandmother, Louise Thomas, said.

Stories

Salazar: energy transformation a "moon shot"

U.S. Senator touts industry growth in Colorado's present and future

U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar said Monday that coming changes to the energy industry in the American West will be comparable to America landing on the moon nearly 40 years ago.

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DNC, Denver heating up

50,000 flood city for Democratic National Convention as law makes its presence felt

Two major protest sites at City of Cuernavaca and Civic Center parks were largely deserted Monday morning. But with marches, concerts and other protest events scheduled, both the Recreate '68 and Tent State University groups promise to catch the attention of plenty of Denver's 50,000 visitors as the day and the week roll on.

Steamboat briefs for Aug. 25

The Boettcher Foundation Teacher Recognition Awards Program has honored Hayden High School teacher Dean Massey for his dedication to local youths and contributions to education in his community.

The Record for Aug. 23

12:01 a.m. Steamboat Springs police responded to an anonymous noise complaint in the 3300 block of Apres Ski Way. A ticket was issued.

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Luke Graham: School athletes worth watching

The beginning of another year of prep sports is upon us, and it's a good time to be a sports reporter in Routt County. Although the area teams tend to be the biggest story, each school has athletes who are definitely worth watching.

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Triathlon a success

Course record falls to a new champion

They weren't the most famous people there, and they certainly weren't the fastest, their finish going unnoticed by the announcer at Sunday morning's Steamboat Springs Triathlon.

Obama campaign office opens in Steamboat

Half an hour into the kickoff party for Barack Obama's Campaign for Change Steamboat Springs Office opening, about 100 people gathered for a potluck dinner and conversation about politics.

Datebook for Aug. 25

Today 9 to 11 a.m. Toddler/preschool playgroup is at Loudy-Simpson Park. Call Kevin at 824-1703.

Monday Medical: High altitude affects heart disease

Symptoms may become more prominent in the mountains

Exposure to high altitude can pose special problems to people with a history of heart disease. Although individuals with heart disease can enjoy the mountains, it is very important to be aware of altitude and its potential effects.

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Fund Board seeks members

Half-cent sales tax renewal campaign a 'grassroots effort'

The effort to organize a campaign supporting the renewal of a half-cent education sales tax continues today with a community-oriented meeting of the Education Fund Board.

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Community supports Tyler

Auction attendees bid on $20K worth of items to help pay child's medical bills

As Steamboat Springs' Tyler Johnson has been recovering from a serious illness, the support from friends and the community has been amazing, his grandmother, Louise Thomas, said.

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Put garden in mint condition

Choosing culinary herbs for your garden is a pleasant task. I put mint in the "fun-to-have" category, as opposed to, say, tarragon, which falls in the "must-have" category in my herb patch.

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Aging Well: VNA promotes healthier aging communities

Annual meeting to highlight Aging Well projects, partnerships Wednesday

If there were an image to describe the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association's mission, it probably would be a chain, with each link representing health programs that make life better for residents from infancy to their final hours.