Stories for March 29, 2008

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Small steps, giant lessons

High school jazz band preparing for clinic, concert

The last time Steamboat Springs High School band director James Knapp brought noted trombonist Darren Kramer into one of his classes was four years ago, at another school. His former students still talk about it.

St. Onge soars to title

Former Steamboat skier rallies to freestyle aerials win

Former Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club skier Ryan St. Onge came from behind Thursday to win the men's aerials at the Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships with a stunning second jump to edge Scotty Bahrke.

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Improved team play nearly lifts Steamboat

Girls lacrosse falls short vs. Overland

Steamboat Springs High School girls lacrosse coach Jenn Kirkpatrick couldn't hide her enthusiasm. It was another loss for her team, but Friday's 13-10 setback against Overland was a thrilling game filled with positives for the Sailors.

Steamboat briefs for March 29

Dog auditions for Toto on Friday

Steamboat Springs Middle School's spring production of "The Wizard of Oz" is hosting Toto auditions for local dogs at 7 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the middle school.

The Record for March 27

Thursday, March 27 1:07 a.m. A suspicious incident was reported in the 1000 block of Central Park Drive, where two people were smoking something inside a parked vehicle. Police said everything was fine.

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Council on Aging receives $25K

United Way names first Arthur E. Anderson grant winner

On the Routt County Council on Aging's application for the first annual Arthur E. Anderson Impact Grant, program director Shelly Orrell summed up Anderson's connection to the community:

Bond market shaken

Urban Redevelopment Area Advisory Council discusses financing options

The city's advisory committee for redevelopment at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area will recommend that the city immediately begin exploring the option of borrowing up to $30 million this year because of a volatile bond market.

Porches releases new phase

Neighborhood tabs Prudential for All Seasons listing

Developers of The Porches of Steamboat have released the latest phase of their project, meant to fill a niche in the luxury housing market near the base of the Steamboat Ski Area.

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Gabbing about green goals

Businesses meet to share info about sustainability efforts

Real estate agents, restaurateurs and lodging companies met Thursday to discuss a common goal: sustainability.

Fund Board sales tax idea raises some eyebrows

City officials undecided about whether to share revenues with Hayden, South Routt districts

City officials were undecided Friday about whether to share revenues from the city's half-cent sales tax for education with school districts in Hayden and South Routt.

Election heavily contested

Ten candidates vie for four Oak Creek trustee seats

Seven faces new to the Oak Creek political scene are challenging three incumbents for trustee seats on the Town Board in Tuesday's election - the most heavily contested race in the town's recent memory.

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St. Onge soars to title

Former Steamboat skier rallies to freestyle aerials win

Former Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club skier Ryan St. Onge came from behind Thursday to win the men's aerials at the Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships with a stunning second jump to edge Scotty Bahrke.

Soccer, baseball set to battle Delta today

It's a rarity, but Steamboat Springs High School soccer coach Rob Bohlmann will certainly take it.

Sailors girls in 3rd after day one

Team competing in Western Slope tourney

The Steamboat Springs girls tennis team is in third place after one day of the Western Slope Tournament in Grand Junction, with two singles players and two doubles teams advancing into today's finals.