Stories for June 12, 2009

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Seniors cheer, compete, play

Games unite seniors, tots for competition

During her days selling insurance in New York, Ann Wichern was a pretty good bowler. She rustled up those skills Thursday for the Intergenerational Games at the Doak Walker Care Center.

Walter Trout brings his sideman roots to the stage

If a musician can't play with soul, blues guitarist Walter Trout doesn't want him in his band.

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No injuries reported in accident near Hayden

Driver jackknifed vehicle to avoid deer on U.S. Highway 40; no other cars involved

The driver of a semitrailer jackknifed his vehicle late Friday morning while avoiding a deer on U.S. Highway 40, according to the Colorado State Patrol. No other vehicles were involved.

What to do this weekend for June 12 to 18

Entertainment events in Steamboat Springs

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Walter Trout brings his sideman roots to the stage

If a musician can't play with soul, blues guitarist Walter Trout doesn't want him in his band.

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Seniors cheer, compete, play

Games unite seniors, tots for competition

During her days selling insurance in New York, Ann Wichern was a pretty good bowler. She rustled up those skills Thursday for the Intergenerational Games at the Doak Walker Care Center.

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The Jazzjets put their spin on all kinds of songs

Lianne & The Jazzjets have their feet planted in vocal jazz standards, but the band has included a disclaimer in its name. "We might jet from that to something else," said Neil Marchman, who plays guitar for the Steamboat Springs quartet. The group will play at 6 p.m. Sunday at Ghost Ranch Saloon.

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Rob Douglas: Small hole causes larger concern

When financial times get tight, citizens rightly expect their government to carefully manage every penny. Sometimes, even a hole in a freshly paved road raises questions. That was the case this week concerning a hole in the middle of a street in Steamboat Springs.

Cog Run returns to Hayden

Event features tough and easier challenges

Don Platt runs in the Steamboat Springs Running Series events when he can, weaving the events in between his treks across the country for 100-mile ultra marathons.

Lodging forecast down

Summer visitors are booking trips later and in fewer numbers

Summer lodging in Steamboat Springs is showing signs of the same trends reflected in winter bookings. People are booking closer to the time of their trip. They're looking for value and discounts, and fewer visitors are expected.

The Record for June 10

Wednesday, June 10

Sarah Hagenbuch: Conservation district offers tools

Spring is in full swing, along with the high-flowing waters and the fast-growing weeds. The Routt County Conservation District sells polyacrylamide to help prevent seepage of water out of ditches and ponds.

Sports briefs: Ski area trails open Saturday

Gondola, remainder of bike trails open June 19

Mountain bike trails at Steamboat Ski Area will start to open Saturday, but the process won't be complete for another week.

Steamboat briefs: Landscaper asks locals to stay off grass at park site

Landscaper asks locals to stay off grass at park site

Cabin serves as preservation lab

Historic Routt County will host Diamond Cabin fest Sunday

Colorado Mountain College and Historic Routt County will make the academic study of historic preservation hands-on this summer as they team up to preserve the historic Diamond Window Cabin overlooking Stagecoach State Park.