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High school friends home in Steamboat after basic training
Two kids who have been friends since sixth grade reunited during the Christmas holiday this year, but much had changed. In just one year - from when the pair graduated with Steamboat Springs High School's Class of 2008 - the boys had turned into men, dressed in the greens of the Army and Marines.
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by Zach Fridell
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Kris Hammond's extended family formed from exchange program
When the whole Hammond clan of extended family convened in Steamboat Springs for Christmas, there were more than a dozen family members.
Joel Reichenberger: Skiing with women a learning experience
There's nothing like preparing to go skiing with a bunch of women to build up a guy's confidence.
Fish Creek Falls a glistening gateway to snowshoers' paradise
So much of what attracts visitors to Steamboat Springs exists only in the summer or the winter.
Ehrick returns to Sailors hockey for senior year
Hockey always had been a part of Grant Ehrick's life. But last year, when the Steamboat Springs High School senior moved to Fort Collins to play in a Triple A league, hockey became his life. Ehrick lived with a host family, attended Fossil Ridge High School and spent most of his free time playing hockey. At times, it got to be too much. Ehrick missed Steamboat, his friends and a simpler life.
Heavy snowfall in Colorado brings out skiers
A white Christmas in the mountains has been a boon to the state's ski areas, giving them a much-needed holiday boost during an economic slide. After touting freebies and discounts to jump-start business, Colorado's mountain resorts said heavy snowfall in recent days has gone a long way to entice visitors to the slopes.
Broken ankle hobbles Soroco's Estes
Alex Estes stole a pass in last weekend's basketball game against North Park and was down the court, leaping toward the rim in the blink of an eye. He lifted up and soared, flying with the ball to the height of the rim before he finally let it slip away, up, over and in.
Hinder off to top national combine
Steamboat Springs High School quarterback to attend elite football camp
Austin Hinder has been to so many camps and has run so many drills that going to one of the top combines in the nation doesn't raise his blood pressure.
Lodwick takes 2nd at World Cup event
Todd Lodwick admitted earlier in the week that he'd be nervous in his return to World Cup competition after a three-year retirement.
Vail Valley restaurant industry feels bad economy
Restaurateurs say real test of economy will come after beginning of the year
For Zacca Za server Steven Gibson, a night with $780 worth of bills might have been considered a pretty successful workday in Colorado's Vail Valley. However, after counting up his tips from the night, the total came to $130 - barely more than 15 percent of his total bills.
Moose Mountain shop builds clientele online
Jenny Wall owes a couple of Web site sales to Sarah Palin - and to the moose in the crosshairs of the former vice-presidential candidate's gun. Wall owns Moose Mountain Trading Co., a downtown Steamboat Springs store that sells, among other items, a moose cap with antlers. She didn't have any in stock when the first interested fellow called in October. Wall ordered a cap. A couple of days later, she got another call for the same item. The man was readying for Halloween.
Steamboat briefs for Dec. 28
Opera volunteers get free admission to Emerald Ball
High school friends home in Steamboat after basic training
Two kids who have been friends since sixth grade reunited during the Christmas holiday this year, but much had changed. In just one year - from when the pair graduated with Steamboat Springs High School's Class of 2008 - the boys had turned into men, dressed in the greens of the Army and Marines.
City to review preservation tactics
Council grapples with protection of historic structures
After an eight-month hiatus from the public process, a historic preservation ordinance prepared by a citizens committee will be considered for adoption early next year.
The Record and Jail Report for Dec. 26
The following is a list of people booked into the Routt County Jail on suspicion of the listed charges. The arresting agency is listed in parentheses.
Business File for Dec. 28
The Steamboat Connection Coupon Book has found its first Las Vegas vacation prize winner, after four years of offering the prize, according to a news release. The local who finds a palm tree stamp in his or her copy of the coupon book wins a vacation for two to the gambling hot spot. No one had yet stepped forward to receive the prize.
Best of the Web for Dec. 28
They might think twice
John F. Russell: Olympic stories unfold in Ski Town USA
Once every four Februaries, the world turns on its TVs and waits for the special stories that will unfold at the Winter Olympic Games.
Local store owners pleased despite slip in Christmas traffic
Sales made during this year's Christmas holiday were off, some retailers said, but many still saw a steady stream of customers in their shops.
Cardboard Bobby hits slopes
Wife takes cutout of soldier husband on ski vacation
Bobby Kelly had a fabulous ski vacation in Steamboat Springs last week. He rode the gondola at the Steamboat Ski Area, tried out some new tricks in the terrain park, climbed aboard a snowmobile, and drank aprÃs-ski beers with his wife's family.
Our View: Post office move holds promise
News that the downtown branch of the U.S. Postal Service plans to move east by 2011 no doubt will cause consternation for many residents who enjoy the convenience of the Third Street location. But overall, the move has the potential to ease downtown traffic and replace an inefficient building with one more suited for the prime location.
Class notes for Dec. 28
Gayer earns Western State Bachelor of Arts degree
Creek View plugging along
Condos, townhomes, retail space still available in Hayden
Progress is steady at Creek View Townhomes in western Hayden, real estate agent Annette Hall said, but retail and residential spaces still are available.
Tourism forecast may be brighter
Visitor numbers appear to be climbing as snow piles up
Local business owners and Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association officials have relied on a couple of assumptions while trying to remain optimistic about the ski season: People are booking closer to the time of their trip, and people will come when the snow does.
Volunteer dedication keeps Oak Creek Ice Rink going all winter long
It took local volunteers about two weeks of nightly ice-making sessions earlier this month to get the Oak Creek Ice Rink ready for hockey practice and open skate this season.
Routt County Spotlight: Tatiana Land Achcar
Occupation: Executive Director of Integrated Community (immigration attorney by trade)
Real estate transactions for Dec. 18 to 22
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer
On the Market for Dec. 28
'Moose' signs on with Alpine Mountain Ranch
Steamboat Flyfisher lands a new spot on Yampa Street
The principals in Steamboat Flyfisher hope a $1.6 million investment in Yampa Street real estate will secure the future of their business and allow them to reel in more customers.
Edgemont project on schedule
Construction workers weather temperature extremes
Construction workers toiling outdoors in the snow and cold at Edgemont were expected this week to avoid the well-heated second floor of the condominium project at the edge of the Steamboat ski slopes.
Looking back for Dec. 23, 1958
Churches schedule special services
