Stories for July 4, 2009

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This year's show boasts 3,300 fireworks, 10,000 explosions

People urged to stay away from firing sites

For about 20 minutes tonight, fireworks will be launched into the air at a rate of nearly three per second with the goal of pulling off Steamboat Springs' largest Fourth of July pyrotechnics display.

Local ranchers to lead parade down Lincoln Avenue today

Daughenbaughs to serve as grand marshals for Fourth of July event

The Obamas probably are busy this weekend, John "Doc" Daughenbaugh joked, explaining why he and his wife were chosen as parade grand marshals.

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Lost hiker found

Craig man got turned around in Buffalo Park south of Rabbit Ears Pass

Grand County searchers found a Craig man who got turned around while hiking near Rabbit Ears Pass.

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Local ranchers to lead parade down Lincoln Avenue today

Daughenbaughs to serve as grand marshals for Fourth of July event

The Obamas probably are busy this weekend, John "Doc" Daughenbaugh joked, explaining why he and his wife were chosen as parade grand marshals.

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This year's show boasts 3,300 fireworks, 10,000 explosions

People urged to stay away from firing sites

For about 20 minutes tonight, fireworks will be launched into the air at a rate of nearly three per second with the goal of pulling off Steamboat Springs' largest Fourth of July pyrotechnics display.

Hayden to confront expected $250,000 fund shortage

Hayden's elected leaders should head for their next meeting ready to make tough decisions, Town Manager Russ Martin said. Martin warned the Town Board of Trustees on Thursday that Hayden's enterprise fund could run about $250,000 short for the year.

The Record for July 2, 2009

12:03 a.m. A person reported a bear getting into a trash can in the 1400 block of Steamboat Boulevard. The bear was gone when police arrived. A resident was ticketed for a trash violation.

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Brett Camerota jumps to lead Friday

US Nordic combined skier prevails in event at Howelsen Hill

On the heels of showing well during the 2008-09 season, Brett Camerota appears the most likely and able candidate to fill the team's fourth spot for the 2010 Olympics.

Steamboat briefs: Financial workshops for women are next week

The Women's Financial Network will host workshops Monday and Tuesday titled "Safe Wealth Accumulation Secrets Unveiled."

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Ranch tours to start Sunday

Agriculture alliance, extension have planned 4 Cow Town tours this year

Routt County's ranchers are opening their doors to the public during upcoming ranch tours, hoping to teach people about agriculture and their food supply.

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Tread of Pioneers to celebrate 50 years with block party today

Like the community it chronicles, the Tread of Pioneers Museum has had a unique and sometimes rough-and-tumble history on its way to a more refined existence.