Stories for June 22, 2009

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Skatepark receives major boost

GOCO throws $200,000 toward Steamboat Springs project

Organizers said great weather, great competition and a great turnout helped Sunday's National Go Skateboard Day celebration in Steamboat Springs be a rousing success. The effort to build a concrete skatepark in Steamboat Springs received a major boost Friday when $200,000 in grant money was approved to help fund the project.

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bistro c.v.: Restaurant Review

My immediate impression of bistro c.v. is that of a restaurant with an elegant, modern ambience, complemented by a friendly, yet refreshingly casual, staff - or, to put it in other words, fine, gourmet dining without the often-accompanied stuffiness.

Churches offer free dinners

Events said to be opportunities for people to connect religion-free

Before deciding where or what to eat Thursday evening, consider St. Paul's Episcopal Church's community dinner.

The Record for June 20

Saturday, June 20

Steamboat briefs: Hospital seeks artwork for new Family Birth Place

Hospital seeks artwork for new Family Birth Place

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Aging Well: Older adults guide housing alternatives

Imagine a cozy gathering of cottages for residents nearing or in the midst of retirement.

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Skatepark receives major boost

GOCO throws $200,000 toward Steamboat Springs project

Organizers said great weather, great competition and a great turnout helped Sunday's National Go Skateboard Day celebration in Steamboat Springs be a rousing success. The effort to build a concrete skatepark in Steamboat Springs received a major boost Friday when $200,000 in grant money was approved to help fund the project.

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Luke Graham: A queen among Kings

It's hard not to like Colleen King's game. I witnessed it first hand last fall while covering volleyball. As a setter, she had everyone fooled - including me.

Forum encourages outdoor activities

Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien will meet with local stakeholders Tuesday

Steamboat Springs, with its wealth of outdoor activities and youth-oriented programs, could serve as example for other Colorado communities. Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien will hold a public forum Tuesday in Steamboat Springs about the importance of connecting children to the outdoors, and what she hears here will be taken to other stops on her tour across the state.

Monday Medical: Summer calls for healthy grilling

Although I know of several die-hard locals here in Steamboat Springs who grill year-round, battling cold, wind and snow, most of us haul out our barbecue grill or smoker for outdoor cooking in the summer. And now, it is officially summer.

Bruce Lindal: Growing lawn grass tricky

There have recently been recommendations to plant native grasses in lawns to conserve water. This might not be the best thing to do. There are few if any native grasses that make good lawn grasses in this area, and seed is not available for most.

Elissa Greene: Fresh season of music upon us

I'm back, and that can mean only one thing: a fresh season of music is upon us at the Strings Music Pavilion.