Stories for January 24, 2008

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Snow totals flirt with records

100 inches reported at ski area in both December and January

The winter of 2007-08 is continuing to defy predictions, as Steamboat Ski Area officials are reporting historic snowfalls while federal climate experts are sticking to forecasts that the remainder of the season is likely to be milder than normal.

Weekly visits create bonds, warm hearts

The activities board at the Doak Walker Care Center is filled from sunrise to sundown, but the event that's most special to resident June Hamer is the weekly visit from Strawberry Park Elementary School students.

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Sports briefs for Jan. 24

West wins Surefoot event

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club member Ann West picked up a super-G win on Tuesday at the Surefoot Colorado Ski Cup in Beaver Creek.

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Weekly visits create bonds, warm hearts

The activities board at the Doak Walker Care Center is filled from sunrise to sundown, but the event that's most special to resident June Hamer is the weekly visit from Strawberry Park Elementary School students.

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Mainstreet Steamboat Springs sets 2008 goals

Streetscape and business district funding dominate agenda for new year

For Mainstreet Steamboat Springs, the new year brings a chance for another special election to fund the Downtown Steamboat Springs Business Improvement District.

Officials monitor herds

Money requested for possible feeding operations near Steamboat

So far, so good is the message for Northwest Colorado deer and elk herds, but areas including Steamboat Springs and Craig could be on the cusp of a wildlife crisis.

Oak Creek Board of Trustees agenda

Oak Creek Board of Trustees agenda

The Record for Jan. 22

Tuesday, Jan. 22

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Snow totals flirt with records

100 inches reported at ski area in both December and January

The winter of 2007-08 is continuing to defy predictions, as Steamboat Ski Area officials are reporting historic snowfalls while federal climate experts are sticking to forecasts that the remainder of the season is likely to be milder than normal.

Steamboat briefs for Jan. 24

Old Town Hot Springs hosts members-only party

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Steamboat hockey team falls to Moffat County

Moffat County center Scott Smith had two game-tying goals and CJ Walt scored the game-winner, as the Bulldog hockey club came back from a two-goal deficit in the third period Wednesday to beat the visiting Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association Midget Major A team, 6-4.

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Local snowboarders have big finishes

The only thing that surprised Steamboat Springs snowboarder Ariel Tredway more than her halfpipe podium finish Tuesday was seeing a teammate ahead of her.

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Rider, quarter horse take national dressage title

Even Routt County's English horse riders still have distinctly Western characteristics.

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Local swimmer working hard in winter weather

Poolside, it was a comfortable 22 degrees for Amy Brodie on Wednesday at the Old Town Hot Springs.

Toolkits aim to keep liquor license holders up on state laws

The Steamboat Springs City Clerk's office has ordered 100 alcohol retailer toolkits from the Youth Wellness Initiative to help combat underage drinking.