Stories for July 1, 2009

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Evening

US Olympic qualifiers returning to Steamboat

Freestyle, Nordic combined qualifiers coming in December

Freestyle and Nordic Combined teams will take part in a two-day competition in late December, Andy Wirth confirmed Wednesday.

Early Morning

Blues guitarist, singer to perform Thursday

Tab Benoit will make an appearance at Ghost Ranch Saloon

Tab Benoit and his band are back in Steamboat for the first time in a few years with a show at 9 p.m. Thursday at Ghost Ranch Saloon.

Morning

Green's family thankful for community support

Husband and his brother located missing woman in Fish Creek on Monday

Missing woman's husband: "I couldn't ask for a better wife, a better friend. She was a fantastic mom. Her whole life was making sure our kids were taken care of and loved."

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US Olympic qualifiers returning to Steamboat

Freestyle, Nordic combined qualifiers coming in December

Freestyle and Nordic Combined teams will take part in a two-day competition in late December, Andy Wirth confirmed Wednesday.

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Joanne Palmer: A smarter cell phone

Something is wrong with my cell phone. It has taken over my life. We have a strange and complicated relationship. I believe it owns me.

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'Songs of Summer' show highlights the season in art

Adam Zabel knows landscapes. When he sits down to paint scenes of the Yampa Valley, the Routt County native doesn't need to snap a photo or even step out of his door.

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Track family with Steamboat roots still displaying abilities

It would be tough to find the best athlete in the Streeter family. But that's what happens when you have 12 All-American selections and three college national championships.

J. R. Clark: Not business as usual

My wife and I purchased a condo in Steamboat Springs more than 30 years ago.

Omar Campbell: Online poll was rigged

During the week of June 14 to 21, Steamboatpilot.com's Question of the Week asked, "If it were put to a public vote today, would you support annexing the proposed Steamboat 700 development into city limits?"

Robert and Robin Gilmore: Reason to love Steamboat

Back in the early '80s, my husband and I came to Steamboat for the first time to visit friends.

Our View: Every dollar can make a difference

No one needs a reminder of the very real consequences the recession is having on Routt County and many of its residents. But we're going to provide one anyway.

Steamboat's Dingle part of trade to Flyers

According to ESPN.com, former Steamboat Springs hockey player Ryan Dingle has been traded from the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks to the Philadelphia Flyers, as part of a move by the Flyers to acquire defenseman Chris Pronger from the Ducks.

Legion baseball team bounces back

Steamboat Springs boys sweep pair of games from Summit

The Steamboat Springs American Legion baseball team bounced back from recent losses Sunday, sweeping a pair of games from Summit.

Nordic team in town for ski camp

The U.S. Nordic Combined team has been in Steamboat Springs all week conducting a team camp.

Governor orders flags lowered in honor of fallen Craig firefighter

Gov. Bill Ritter issued an order Tuesday morning for the lowering of all U.S. and state flags in honor of a fallen local firefighter.

Steamboat briefs: Hospital seeks artwork for Family Birth Place

Staff members at the new Family Birth Place at Yampa Valley Medical Center are looking for donations from local artists to enhance the ambiance of the hospital wing that opened in May.

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Bordens, Holiday Inn, Esswein win philanthropist awards

It was her day to be thanked, but Janet Borden had to express some gratitude of her own Sunday. She was appreciative that the city of Steamboat Springs provides a legal means for her husband, Tim, to exercise his obsession with fire.

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VFW to dispose of torn and tattered American flags Saturday

Burning American flags on the Fourth of July may not appear to be in keeping with the purpose of the holiday, but local veterans organizing such an event this weekend disagree.

Atira submits Ski Time Square plans for redevelopment

Lack of nightlife in 660,000-square-foot area concerns some

The Atira Group developers are asking for a 10-year grace period before being required to bring the Ski Time Square redevelopment project to fruition. Development plans for Ski Time Square call for five buildings totaling more than 660,000 square feet of mixed-use development on 4.6 acres.

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Blues guitarist, singer to perform Thursday

Tab Benoit will make an appearance at Ghost Ranch Saloon

Tab Benoit and his band are back in Steamboat for the first time in a few years with a show at 9 p.m. Thursday at Ghost Ranch Saloon.

The Record for June 29

12:29 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a noise complaint at Deerfoot Avenue and Broad Street. Officers were unable to locate the source of the noise.