Stories for September 19, 2008

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Downtown traffic snarls ahead

River Walk reaches cost-sharing agreement with Steamboat

An assortment of construction projects soon will have major impacts on downtown traffic and the Yampa River Core Trail.

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Two killed in Grand County plane crash

Twin-engine Piper took off Thursday from North Las Vegas Airport

Authorities say a twin-engine plane crashed Thursday night on approach to the Kremmling airport, killing both people aboard.

Sailors already talking playoffs

It might be the only fourth game of the season, but the Steamboat Springs High School football team already has to start thinking about the playoffs.

New coach joins Winter Sports Club

The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's new ability cross-country coach brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to the club when he started earlier this month, but that doesn't mean he will bring big changes.

Demons trample Sailors' record

Steamboat soccer falls to Glenwood

Once the whistle blew, Glenwood Springs players charged midfield, exchanged hugs and jumped in celebration.

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Steamboat overthrows Moffat

Victory against volleyball rival brings Sailors to 7-1 overall

The Steamboat Springs volleyball team has won six other times this season, and according to coach Wendy Hall, it's played at least as well, if not better, than it did Thursday night.

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School survey disappoints

Harris Interactive results prove not as helpful as anticipated

The results of the Harris Interactive school survey are in, but an error in the survey's administration has left some local school officials disappointed.

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New crosswalks draw fire

Former transit official says markings are wasteful

Road markings are being added or replaced at 16 Steamboat Springs intersections - and causing a collision of opinions.

Dance benefits Poogie's Place

Rotary event at Sidney Peak Ranch includes music, food

The Steamboat Springs Rotary Club will host its inaugural Community Barbecue and Barn Dance on Saturday, raising funds for Poogie's Place in what the organization hopes will become its annual signature event.

Grant received for damaged spring

Former Chamber of Commerce Building also receives funding

The city of Steamboat Springs announced Thursday that it has received a grant and a donation totaling $2,000 to conduct a historic structures assessment of the Lithia Spring Historic District, a week after structures surrounding the spring were vandalized for the second time in two years.

UGB frustrates 'all involved'

Officials, developers hope for revised process for growth tool

With four projects failing this year in bids to extend the urban growth boundary, government officials and developers are calling for an overhaul of the UGB amendment procedure.

Republicans give $1,000 to local campaigns

The Moffat County Republican Central Committee does not plan to rest on its laurels for the Nov. 4 general election.

Rob Douglas: Skunks abound in Citizens' Hall

The Steamboat Springs City Council meeting Tuesday evening was marked by two competing odoriferous periods, each as pungent as the other.

At the Movies for Sept. 19

At the Movies for Sept. 19

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Spraying powder on the screen

Mountain Film Festival keeps a focus on snow in its 6th year

With seven feature-length films, two weekends of screenings and about 500 inches of filmed snow slated for this year's event, Michael Martin's work with the Steamboat Mountain Film Festival is starting to pay off.

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Drifting through plein air

Outdoor painting workshop by worldwide teacher comes to Steamboat

To look around Steamboat Springs is to see a series of landscapes ripe for painting. From the mountains to the streams, the view is picturesque. So picturesque that international painting teacher Jeanne Mackenzie will be hosting a three-day workshop later this month to teach aspiring artists how to capture the beauty of the Yampa Valley.

On scene: Girl in a man's town

Nothing showcases Steamboat Springs' sex breakdown better than a couple of nights on the town.

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Downtown traffic snarls ahead

River Walk reaches cost-sharing agreement with Steamboat

An assortment of construction projects soon will have major impacts on downtown traffic and the Yampa River Core Trail.

CD review for Sept. 19, 2008

Brian Wilson

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Beatle Kill pack a punch

Local rock band doesn't hold back in high-energy shows

Ben Wilcox, bass player for local rock band Beatle Kill, swears his band mates are livelier on stage than they are for a noontime interview.

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Space rock for Steamboat

String Board Theory give fans something to jam about

Jeff Barlow might be overstating the impact his band, String Board Theory, has on the people who hear them play. But he already knows that:

Steamboat briefs for Sept. 19

Sheriff Wall's DWAI sentencing postponed

The Record for Sept. 17

12:54 a.m. A domestic dispute was reported in Steamboat Springs, where two intoxicated people were yelling and screaming at each other. They were separated for the night. Police took a report.