Stories for July 26, 2008

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Excitement builds as new, universal playgrounds take shape

Eight-year-old Paige VanArsdale can't wait for the new climbing wall being built at Soda Creek Elementary School. She said it's going to be "pretty tall" and measured the height with her hands - about a foot and a half.

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Motel owners plan rentals

The owners of the Redstone Motel in Hayden hope to add 24 rental units to the property at Jefferson Avenue and Pine Street.

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Tour Divide conquered

White says 2,711-mile ride was experience of a lifetime

Steamboat Springs rider Leighton White said there was plenty of emotion when he finally pulled up near the end of the 2,711-mile Tour Divide mountain bike race July 7.

Oak Creek appoints judge

The Oak Creek Town Board formally appointed former associate judge Ralph Cantafio as the municipal court judge of Oak Creek on Thursday night.

Panel discusses funding construction, financing for homebuyers

A series of public forums about affordable housing ended Friday by addressing a key concern: cash.

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Inaugural 'Steamboat Connection' offers four days of classical instruction

When violin teacher Teresa Steffen Greenlee asks her students if they're tired after three days of classical music rehearsals and classes, the response is a scattered round of "Yes."

Drive carefully

I could have sworn the road was clear. I thought I was sure.

$86K awarded for health care

Grants to fund equipment improvements, supplies for local providers

Two local agencies will get a financial boost from a grant program honed in on rural healthcare.

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Officials: fire numbers down, risk increasing

The drought seemingly is over and there are fewer dry thunderstorms this year starting fires, Lynn Barclay said.

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100 days and more

Centennial closing ceremonies extended

As men's facial hair grew from January to April, so did the fervor of the community for Craig's three-month centennial extravaganza.