Stories for March 22, 2008

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Steamboat hits 450-inch mark

Ski season reverses November doldrums in record style

The climatologists had it all wrong back in November 2007. Steamboat was supposed to experience a mild January and February with no better than an even chance of average snow. Instead, skiers and snowboarders here gorged themselves on a record 450 inches of powder.

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Sailors pick up third straight victory

Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse coach Bob Hiester considers ground balls won and ground balls lost the most significant statistics in the sport.

Hayden board OKs new officials

Canceling vote saved town about $1,300 in expenses

Hayden's new mayor has spent eight years working through local issues as a member of the Town Board.

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A taste of home

Tourists flock to bars to watch their NCAA teams

A sunny spring afternoon can make a seat near the ice bar at Slopeside Grill worth a pound of gold.

One step forward, and one step back

Steamboat girls soccer ties Delta

Steamboat Springs High School girls soccer coach Rob Bohlmann had mixed feelings after Friday's tie in Delta. The Sailors' 3-3 match didn't necessarily symbolize a step back, but it wasn't a step forward, either.

Longtime residents, skiers reflect on a record season - and seasons past

A few thoughts by longtime locals on this year's bounty, and past winters.

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Steamboat hits 450-inch mark

Ski season reverses November doldrums in record style

The climatologists had it all wrong back in November 2007. Steamboat was supposed to experience a mild January and February with no better than an even chance of average snow. Instead, skiers and snowboarders here gorged themselves on a record 450 inches of powder.

Tom Ross: The winter of powder-eating grins

Record snowfall didn't produce deepest powder days, just more of 'em

Did you get the sense the snow gods were toying with us for most of the past week? Based on an optimistic weather forecast, we were poised to write the story of Steamboat's record snowfall the night of March 13. However, the storm that was touted to produce 14 inches of fluff whiffed on Northwest Colorado.

Steamboat Briefs for March 22

Penguin Plunge seeks plungers

The Record for March 20

Thursday, March 20

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Hot Springs rates on rise

Old Town facility to use revenue for capital projects

When rate increases go into effect April 1, many Old Town Hot Springs members will see their rates double, and in some rate categories, even triple.

Easter worship services

Churches across Routt County offer weekend events

Easter worship services in Routt County for this weekend.

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Willett House not part of church plan

Historic home across the street from proposed expansion of Holy Name Catholic Church

The downtown Steamboat Springs house at 544 Oak St., used by the Pregnancy Resource Center and known as the Good Shepherd House, is not the former residence of the late Dr. Frederick E. Willett.