Stories for March 21, 2008

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It's official!

Steamboat Ski Area sets single-season snowfall mark

The Steamboat Ski Area received 4 inches of snow Thursday afternoon and evening - and in the process set a single-season snowfall record.

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Dying trees present opportunities for ski area

The makeup of Mount Werner's forest will mean less devastating fallout from the state's mountain pine beetle epidemic, a resort official said Wednesday.

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It's official!

Steamboat Ski Area sets single-season snowfall mark

The Steamboat Ski Area received 4 inches of snow Thursday afternoon and evening - and in the process set a single-season snowfall record.

Johnson appointed as new Hayden mayor

The Town of Hayden has a new mayor: Lorraine Johnson. She was appointed to the position Thursday night at the Town Board meeting. Her bid for the seat was unopposed.

Restaurateur dies in California

Former resident, Big Tuna co-owner suspected homicide victim

Former Routt County resident and hog farmer Jacob "J.P." Lipson, 51, died March 14 in California in a suspected homicide. Beverly Hills police have arrested his wife on suspicion of killing him.

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Ski area's 5 a.m. measurement is the one that matters

After racking up 100-inch months in December, January and February, the Steamboat Ski Area continues to creep toward the single-season snowfall record, 1 and 2 inches at a time.

CD reviews for Evangelicals and Monade

CD reviews for Evangelicals, "The Evening Descends" and Monade, "Monstre Cosmic"

Creative activities help youths develop skills, interests

Do you ever wonder who created the colorful murals that brighten downtown's construction sites?

Steamboat briefs for March 21

The Steamboat Pilot & Today is hosting a training workshop at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Pilot conference room for its ExploreSteamboat.com Web site, Steamboat's premier city guide. Any and all business owners are encouraged to attend and learn how to create a free account and manage their free ExploreSteamboat.com listings. A light continental breakfast will be provided. Register by contacting Internet Services Manager Dan Divens at ddivens@steamboatpilot.com or 871-4236. Similar workshops will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays in April.

The Record for March 19

12:16 p.m. A Steamboat Springs man was arrested on suspicion of driving with a suspended license and expired plates during a traffic stop in the 300 block of South Grant Avenue in Oak Creek.

Hayden names superintendent

Tennessee principal currently runs school for ninth-graders

The Hayden School District has chosen Tennessee principal Greg Rockhold to replace retiring Superintendent Mike Luppes.

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City's annual egg hunt grows at Howelsen Hill

There is a direct correlation between Easter eggs and merriment - at least according to Jennifer Travis.

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Dying trees present opportunities for ski area

The makeup of Mount Werner's forest will mean less devastating fallout from the state's mountain pine beetle epidemic, a resort official said Wednesday.

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Rob Douglas: The sins of the Father

God damn America. Three words. Three words shouted by Barack Obama's pastor with enough venom to end Obama's political life.

Gondola options weighed

Joint people-mover project possible for Wildhorse Meadows

Talks are under way between the developer of Wildhorse Meadows and Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. to collaborate on a people-mover gondola.

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Childlike wonder

Artist Susanmarie Oddo gets inspiration from life as a teacher

Susanmarie Oddo is constantly surrounded by children.

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Source List: deSoL

What makes them sound like they do, and why

On the surface, New Jersey band deSoL plays pop-rock. Thing is, deSoL's brand of palatable, danceable tunes has a firmer spot on the streets of Queens than it does on FM radio.

On Scene: St. Paddy's in Steamboat

Unless you're in Boston, Chicago, New York - or maybe Ireland - St. Patrick's Day is about the same wherever you go.

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One more (Friday and) Saturday night

Grateful Dead Revue brings

Jake Wolf has been playing the songs Jerry Garcia wrote for 11 years. A longtime member of the Colorado Grateful Dead tribute band Shakedown Street, Wolf said he hasn't gotten tired of it yet, and probably won't anytime soon.

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'Radio' revolution

Ky-Mani Marley keeps reggae roots in rebel hip-hop

The second-youngest son in one of music's most fortified families, Ky-Mani Marley benefits from his youth.

Margaret Hair: Money, cash, hopes for art

Art is expensive.

Baden leads Steamboat skiers

Steamboat skier Lexie Baden finished third overall among 13-year-olds at the J3 Junior Olympics at Vail Mountain, despite missing her initial qualifying event due to illness.

First spring weekend busy for Sailors

All Steamboat Springs High School spring sports teams play this weekend, including girls lacrosse and girls tennis, who play at home. Here's a look at each team.

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Peewee season comes to end

The Steamboat Springs Peewee A team's journey into the Colorado Amateur Hockey Association playoffs ended Sunday in a disappointing 7-1 loss to the Mountain States Renegades. To reach the championship game, Steamboat had to defeat a Denver University club that won the CCYHL playoffs the week before.

Schaffrick, Ladley qualify for semifinals

Madeline Schaffrick was hyperventilating and as nervous as could be Friday at the top of Stratton Mountain Resort.

Mallams, Frias top cross-country finishers

Ian Mallams was satisfied, but that's not going to keep him from hoping for more next time he heads to the USSA Cross-Country Junior championships.

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Sailor Mac Marsh signs with Western State College

After Mac Marsh's sophomore year, he was a man without a starting position.