Stories for April 6, 2009

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Foreclosures sharply increase in 1st quarter

Bank-owned home on Red Hawk Circle under contract

A bank-owned home at 1600 Red Hawk Court finally went under contract this week for a price more than $200,000 less than what the original owners were asking during the height of the real estate run-up in spring 2007.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church prepares to send group to Romania

The missionaries from St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Steamboat Springs range in age from 7 to 89, but no matter their years, they're not afraid to pick up a crowbar for some heavy work.

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Soutt Routt elementary students to be kept indoors

Kidnapping threat has school, law enforcement officials on guard

After a kidnapping threat was made regarding a staff member's family, school and law enforcement officials have stepped up security and plan to restrict students' outdoor activity.

Struble named Routt County emergency management director

Veteran Steamboat Springs firefighter takes over position vacated by Chuck Vale. Struble most recently has been Steamboat's assistant fire chief.

Hayden wrestling shows well at state

Ryan Domson led the way as the Hayden Middle School wrestling team wrapped up its season Friday and Saturday at the state tournament in Denver.

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Cody's Challenge randonee ski race a rousing success

For Kyle Lawton, it was an important day that started with what seemed like disaster. For David Freshman, it was an emotional day that began with a trip, and for Candy St. John, it was a potentially tough day than began with high hopes. As the sun set across from Steamboat Ski Area hours later, all would agree: the day turned out almost perfectly.

The Record for April 4

Saturday, April 4

Early spring storms could push Steamboat past 34 feet of snow

Steamboat Ski Area is set to break the 400-inch mark this season with at least two more storms predicted by the end of this week.

City election set for Tuesday

The 2009 municipal election will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way. Up for election will be four Craig City Council seats and the mayor's seat.

Steamboat briefs: Super Pass price drops $40 for next season

Super Pass price drops $40 for next season

Deb Babcock: So many gardening catalogues

Instead of holiday shopping catalogues stuffing our mailboxes, gardeners now are receiving catalogues of the new offerings from garden centers and mail-order nurseries for 2009. Eye candy. And, wow, it's so easy to satisfy your garden sweet tooth.

Aging Well: Whole grains: A world of options

Quinoa, amaranth, millet, spelt: These grains may be new to most Americans, but some cultures have eaten, and revered, them for thousands of years.

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High school students prepare for final decisions about college

The offers are pouring in for Steamboat Springs High School seniors as the final crunch time for college selection comes to an end. Offers for financial aid, scholarships and grants are following the letters for admittance as colleges entice students making their final decisions.

Monday Medical: Combating autism together

If you do not know someone or a family that is affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, it is only a matter of time before you will. Whether we call ASD a national epidemic or a health crisis, the fact is that the numbers of individuals being diagnosed on the spectrum are startling.

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St. Paul's Episcopal Church prepares to send group to Romania

The missionaries from St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Steamboat Springs range in age from 7 to 89, but no matter their years, they're not afraid to pick up a crowbar for some heavy work.