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CSAP results strong in Steamboat
Third-grade reading scores dip in Hayden, surge in South Routt
Results from third-grade reading standardized tests showed consistent strong scores at Soda Creek and Strawberry Park elementary schools, a dip in Hayden and a surge at South Routt Elementary School in Yampa.
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by Zach Fridell
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Young South Routt dancers ready to perform in annual show
Each year in November, dance instructor Tamara Bereznak reserves the Soroco High School auditorium for a spring concert. The next six months are filled with weekly dancing, bonding and smiling for the South Routt residents who take classes at the Let's Dance studio.
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by Margaret Hair
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FFA sponsor Byron Dean honored for 29 years of service
Soroco adviser recognized for 29 years of success with 1 left to go
It's been more than 25 years since South Routt rancher Bobby George took agriculture classes from longtime Soroco High School National FFA chapter sponsor Byron Dean, but the life lesson George took from his teacher stays with him today: "The harder you try, the better success you'll have in anything."
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by Margaret Hair
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CSAP results strong in Steamboat
Third-grade reading scores dip in Hayden, surge in South Routt
Results from third-grade reading standardized tests showed consistent strong scores at Soda Creek and Strawberry Park elementary schools, a dip in Hayden and a surge at South Routt Elementary School in Yampa.
Student ceramics exhibit features work with personal touch
Students in Lisa Derning's Level 2 pottery class have a choice at the beginning of the course: hone their skills at throwing ceramics on a wheel or practice building them by hand.
Young South Routt dancers ready to perform in annual show
Each year in November, dance instructor Tamara Bereznak reserves the Soroco High School auditorium for a spring concert. The next six months are filled with weekly dancing, bonding and smiling for the South Routt residents who take classes at the Let's Dance studio.
Shooter says incident overblown
Riley, the golden retriever who was shot in the paw Wednesday night, is home recovering after being checked out by a local veterinarian.
Sailors, Rangers lacrosse confident about today's match
Lewis-Palmer and Steamboat Springs High School square off at 5 p.m. today at Gardner Field in the first round of the state playoffs. The Rangers - seeded 17th - come in as a team very similar to the 16th-seeded Sailors.
Rob Douglas: Wanted: 1 objective assessment
Independent expert needs to look at Sheriff's Office funding
Camouflaged by the personality conflicts between the Routt County Commissioners and Sheriff Gary Wall is a question that deserves an answer. Is the Sheriff's Office adequately funded to protect Routt County? The commissioners say it is. The sheriff disagrees.
Literary Sojourn lineup revealed
Tickets are available online, at local bookstores and library
Tickets for the 17th annual Literary Sojourn are now available, and event organizers recommend signing up before the lecture series' 500 seats sell out.
Superchick lends Christian message to pop punk
Superchick tours can tend to be a little in your face: The pop punk band often travels with a megaphone, riling audiences with energetic tunes laced with hip-hop and dance beats. The tour will bring the group to the Steamboat Christian Center at 7 p.m. today.
Sailors girls soccer overpowers Bulldogs, 7-0
Steamboat travels to Glenwood Springs today to face Demons
The result was the same for the Moffat County High School girls soccer team. Matched up against Steamboat Springs, the Bulldogs struggled to keep things close and lost, 7-0. Still, the squad was able to take positives from the loss.
Artists celebrate mothers
Gallery to host tea, book signing and art demos Saturday
Ever since she got back, Bonnie McGee can't help but feel a little contagious. Three of her friends bought boats after hearing McGee's account of spending 4 1/2 years on a 33-foot sailboat, circling the world, taking photos and writing down stories as she went.
FFA sponsor Byron Dean honored for 29 years of service
Soroco adviser recognized for 29 years of success with 1 left to go
It's been more than 25 years since South Routt rancher Bobby George took agriculture classes from longtime Soroco High School National FFA chapter sponsor Byron Dean, but the life lesson George took from his teacher stays with him today: "The harder you try, the better success you'll have in anything."
Homegrown stimulus to pay off in Basalt
Town officials hope $45,000 investment will yield big sales
Basalt town government officials hope a $45,000 investment in a homegrown stimulus program will yield at least $450,000 in sales for shops, restaurants and service providers in these tough economic times.
The Record for April 29
Wednesday, April 29
Some plastic recycling to end
Summit County to stop taking materials 3 through 7 in June
Local officials said Tuesday that they will abandon efforts to recycle many common types of plastic beginning June 1.
Steamboat briefs: Steamboat schools ready for possible flu outbreak
If even one student tests positive for swine flu, Steamboat Springs School District Superintendent Shalee Cunningham said she is prepared to shut down all district schools for two weeks.
Lucy Parham: Celebrating birds and their habitat
Every year as the skiers leave, we watch some other amazing travelers choose the Yampa Valley to grace and transform our forests and grasslands with their songs and their offspring. The riparian forests of the Yampa Valley provide native habitat for more than 140 species of migratory birds.
Sailors tennis cruises on first day of regionals
The Steamboat Springs High School girls tennis team still has all 11 players eligible to make the state tournament, with two singles players and all four doubles teams in today's finals of the regional tournament.
Property values increase
Expanded worth doesn't necessarily mean larger taxes, assessor said
The Office of the Routt County Assessor has mailed property value assessments. The county's total assessed property value jumped 38 percent from 2008 to 2009.
Margaret Hair: Ready for Chili Cook-off
Since being tapped as a judge for the seventh annual North Routt Chili Cook-off, I've been considering entering the contest.
On Scene: Making my first trips to not-so-new businesses
Warm weather, for whatever reason, has the tendency to encourage me to go check out things in town that have been around for a while but that I haven't made it into.
CD Review of "Ben Folds Presents: University A Cappella," by Various Artists and Ben Folds
At some point, pianist, singer and music producer Ben Folds realized his pithy pop songs are like crack to college students.
Youth show highlights work by Routt County students
For a piece of student art to make the cut for the Routt County Youth Art Show, teacher Susan Koehler isn't necessarily looking for something that meets class objectives.
