Stories for July 14, 2008

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Rugby champions again

The rough and fun-loving men of the Steamboat Springs Rugby Club probably would have headed for the beer cooler no matter what happened Sunday, the final day of the club's annual Cow Pie Classic Rugby Tournament.

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Steamboat Briefs for July 14

Class of 1988 reunion to be held July 25 to 27 Steamboat Springs High School's Class of 1988 will hold its 20-year reunion the weekend of July 25 to 27. If you have not been contacted, please e-mail Jody Haight-Bosick at j.bosick@earthlink.net or Jill Axelson@sjw594@yahoo.com.

The Record for July 14

Saturday, July 12 12:12 a.m. A man reported a suspicious person in the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue.

Deb Babcock: Another gem for Botanic Park

New structure will feature restrooms, meeting space, office

If you walk along the Yampa River Core Trail, you can't help but notice a construction project under way at the south end of the Yampa River Botanic Park adjacent to the Fish Creek Mobile Home Park. It's a much-needed and anticipated amenity for what many consider the crown jewel in our tiara of parks throughout the Steamboat Springs community.

Aging Well Spotlight: Mary Walters

Craig retiree puts sewing hobby to special use

The soft green boxer shorts with the pool ball pattern were a big hit. Then there were the cozy black fleece pants, made from a large bolt of donated fabric.

Youth baseball still strong

Summer in Steamboat is a youth's paradise. Tennis, lacrosse, soccer, softball, mountain sports and of course, baseball.

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Rugby champions again

The rough and fun-loving men of the Steamboat Springs Rugby Club probably would have headed for the beer cooler no matter what happened Sunday, the final day of the club's annual Cow Pie Classic Rugby Tournament.

City resolving sign code issue

Crackdown results in discussion of notification process

A recent crackdown on violators of the Steamboat Springs sign ordinance has prompted discussion between realtors and city officials to change the notification process for people in violation of the code.

Hashing out health care

Denver doctor presents concerns about cost, insurance

Tom Bost, a highly specialized private practice physician from Denver, has a proposal: "If I said you can have better coverage for less money, and never go bankrupt from it and never lose, what do you think? I think you'd say, 'Well, where do I sign up?'" Bost said, explaining his position in support of a single-payer universal health care system.

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Elissa Greene: Strings Music Festival features flamenco, Celtic, classical styles

Wednesday night at the Strings Music Festival, award-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux will give you a fandango experience to replace movie lines and movie tickets.

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Electrical line causes explosion, brush fire

While using a backhoe to dig a conduit line for fiber optic cables, Steven Tomlin, of D & D Construction, hit an unmarked electrical line. The unleashed current caused an explosion, which resulted in a fire in the surrounding grasses.

Monday Medical: Get fitted to your bike

Even regular bikers may be riding the wrong way

They say you never forget how to ride a bike, but did you really learn to ride it correctly in the first place?