Stories for April 24, 2009

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Intrawest realigns staff

Wirth returning to Steamboat; Perlman moving to Winter Park

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.'s parent company announced staff changes Friday that will bring former Steamboat marketing executive Andy Wirth back to Gondola Square and move his one-time replacement, Rob Perlman, to Winter Park.

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Steamboat Golf Club to open Saturday

For eager golf enthusiasts, the time is here. The recent bout of warm temperatures, bluebird skies and pristine melting conditions has local courses on track to open on time.

Steamboat lacrosse looking toward playoffs

Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse has officially arrived. The team made the playoffs for the first time in school history, might host a playoff game and won the inaugural season of the Mountain Conference with an undefeated record.

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Intrawest realigns staff

Wirth returning to Steamboat; Perlman moving to Winter Park

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.'s parent company announced staff changes Friday that will bring former Steamboat marketing executive Andy Wirth back to Gondola Square and move his one-time replacement, Rob Perlman, to Winter Park.

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Henning loving pro hockey

In his short professional hockey career, 2002 Steamboat Springs High School graduate Dusti Henning has experienced a lot.

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Steamboat Golf Club to open Saturday

For eager golf enthusiasts, the time is here. The recent bout of warm temperatures, bluebird skies and pristine melting conditions has local courses on track to open on time.

Aspen schools may try podcasting

Here is a typical scenario at Aspen High School: Midway through the last period, the lacrosse team leaves to catch a bus to their game - missing half their last-period lecture. But what if the athletes could watch a podcast - or vodcast - of their teacher's lecture on the bus?

Beetle kill factors into plans

Ski areas take trees into consideration for future trails

A focus on forest health and beetle-killed trees will play a big part in shaping future plans for new trails at local ski areas. "Hazard trees" near trails and chairlifts are a major concern, said Roger Poirer, winter sports program coordinator for the White River National Forest.

Fuel company confirms error

ConocoPhillips' reports don't have enough detail for Hayden sales tax

ConocoPhillips says "insufficient detail" in its sales tax reports is to blame for Hayden's missing revenue.

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Margaret Hair: Mud season diversions

It takes a split-second glance into a Steamboat Springs restaurant, shop or venue to see the change in seasons. Things have slowed down for the next few weeks, as locals bolt for Mexico or other warm locales, and visitors wait to return until the mud dries up and the river gets rolling.

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5 Tigers named all league in girls basketball

1st-year coach Hamilton named league's best

Hayden seniors Holli Salazar, Kylee Sweetser, Caitlin Mahanna, Elaine Cromie and Kylie Harris, along with coach Eric Hamilton, led the way as the girls basketball team soaked up a wealth of recognition after an incredibly successful season.

Sarah Hagenbuch: Forest conditions concerning

Land managers face increased wildfire risk, insects and diseases

Several issues and influences contribute to the condition of Colorado's forest resources. Those of primary concern are: trends in forest cover change, insect and disease cycles, expansion of the wildland-urban interface and watershed health.

Wheels event to restore used bicycles May 3

Got an old bicycle? If you're thinking of tossing it, think again.

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Rob Douglas: Practicing gutter politics

By threatening the health care benefits of county employees in a transparent attempt to gain political leverage against Sheriff Gary Wall, the Routt County Board of Commissioners is practicing gutter politics.

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Urbane reaches into fresh media with group skate deck show

Urbane clothing store's owners had an interest in skate gear, 40 blank decks and an idea. The store has been selling the blank decks for $15 to local artists to decorate for an upcoming show.

Group energizing arts

1st show organized by Arts Council committee opens May 1

A group of volunteers with the Steamboat Springs Arts Council has come together to plan visual arts exhibits and events for the nonprofit organization, starting with the May 1 opening of the group's annual Routt County Youth Art Show.

The Record for April 22

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Steamboat briefs: Cutoff today for Rocky Mountain Super Pass price

Cutoff today for Rocky Mountain Super Pass price

Census workers visit Steamboat Springs

Bureau uses new technology to prepare for 2010 survey

Workers from the U.S. Census Bureau have descended upon Steamboat Springs in an effort to prepare for next year's once-a-decade population and demographic survey.

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Hayden students learn alternative dance styles

Teens practice 'Electric Slide,' swing and waltz for prom after administrative ban

When a fall 2008 ban on "grind dancing" at Hayden High School events had some students saying they wouldn't have any other way to move across the floor at Saturday's prom, high school senior Mitchell VeDepo decided to take action.

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Fort Collins band Motorhome plays rock with a country kick

Matt Thornton's band has been called a lot of things: country, Americana, alternative. Thornton can see why those labels might be attached to his Fort Collins band, Motorhome, but he also sees a much easier answer to the "how would you describe your music" question.

On Scene: Wowed at 'Cabaret'

Steamboat Springs' likes: musical numbers, costumes and skiing. Dislikes: abandoned gas stations, empty new buildings and tourists.

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Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank influenced by early folk music

When brothers Ian and Teague Alexy started writing and singing folk songs under the name The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, they didn't mean for the trio to be their main musical focus.

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Guitarist Steve Jones lists all 165 Steamboat ski trails in song

A couple of years ago, guitarist and Yampa Valley Boys band member Steve Jones heard a song in the annual "Cabaret" variety show - it was a takeoff of Johnny Cash's "I've Been Everywhere" that ticked off ski areas in Colorado and cleverly was named "I've Skied Everywhere."

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Steamboat lacrosse looking toward playoffs

Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse has officially arrived. The team made the playoffs for the first time in school history, might host a playoff game and won the inaugural season of the Mountain Conference with an undefeated record.

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Steamboat grad loving pro hockey

In his short professional hockey career, 2002 Steamboat Springs High School graduate Dusti Henning has experienced a lot.