Stories for March 17, 2008

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NASTAR champs from near, far

Steamboat grad Rob Zehner caps weekend with day's top time

If the idea behind NASTAR is to allow the everyday, recreational skier an opportunity to feel like an Olympian, mission accomplished.

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Luke Graham: Barney's memory still playing out on the pitch

Although it lasted only four minutes, the tribute at the beginning of the Steamboat Springs-Battle Mountain girls soccer game Saturday will have a lasting effect.

Steamboat briefs for March 17

Applications for the Routt County Museum & Heritage Capacity-Building Grant Fund are due in the Routt County Board of Commissioners office in the Routt County Courthouse Annex by March 31. Qualified projects must relate to historic preservation and must be sponsored and administered by a qualified museum entity within your district. The approved museum entities are the Town of Yampa, Oak Creek and Phippsburg Historical Society, Tread of Pioneers Museum, Hahn's Peak Historical Society, Historic Routt County & Hayden Heritage Center. Applications are evaluated on a set of standardized criteria available through the museum entities and specified in the application packet. If you have any questions or want an e-mail application, call Helena Bond at 879-0108, ext. 315.

Tease photo

NASTAR champs from near, far

Steamboat grad Rob Zehner caps weekend with day's top time

If the idea behind NASTAR is to allow the everyday, recreational skier an opportunity to feel like an Olympian, mission accomplished.

Hayden happy with results

Girls track team fights to fourth place in Delta

The Hayden High School track team leapt to a quick start in its season Saturday at the Delta Invitational - and not just on the strength of one or two competitors.

Steamboat biathletes find success

Smith, McNeill ski away from Snow Mountain Ranch with championships

The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club biathlon squad traveled last week to the Colorado state championships at Snow Mountain Ranch. The team didn't take many athletes, but it didn't need many to haul home some awards.

The Record for March 15

1:50 a.m. A man complained about noise in the 1800 block of Ski Time Square.

Deb Babcock: Grow your knowledge

Three workshops can help you learn more about local gardening

Gardening in the high country environment of Steamboat Springs brings some different challenges, especially to gardeners used to less harsh environments and longer growing seasons.

New Frontiers offers tips for bridging the gender gap

There's been progress for women in the professional world since the 1980s, said Donna Howell, executive director of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority. There just hasn't been enough.

Monday Medical: Influenza and winter are still here

Whether or not the groundhog sees its shadow, Routt County residents almost always can count on winter lasting much longer than mid-March.

Bank theft details surface

Police say Williams, Fatka forged forms

The $1.2 million reported stolen from accounts at the Steamboat Springs branch of Alpine Bank is suspected to have come from forged "advice of charge" forms, according to police arrest warrants.

Aging Well: Tackling tough talks from afar

Caring for an aging parent or relative living far away can be among the most challenging situations a person faces.