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Steve Johnson, of Waste Management in Steamboat Springs, talks about recycling Monday evening to a group of middle school students from Hayden. The group was part of the Partners program and included, from left, mentor Jessica Schnittka and students Nicole Rauch, (Waste Management Territory Manager Zuff Zuffelato in back) Faith Carson and Laura Johnson.

Photo by John F. Russell

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Sophomore Maddy Jourgensen, pictured above with a baton, receives a hug from teammate Alicia Nelson during the 2008 high school track and field state championships. Nelson finished second Saturday in the 800-meter run, helping the Bulldogs to a 10th place team finish in the Delta Invitational.

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Llyodia Arnett, left, reacts after blowing out candles during her surprise birthday Monday afternoon at the Golden Cavvy. Co-workers surprised Arnett, who has worked at the restaurant for 28 years, with a cake and presents on her 75th birthday.

Photo by Ben Bulkeley

Randy Armstrong, 51, left, works on a 2004 Kia Sorento SUV while Jim Fagg, 61, looks over the engine of a Ford L9000. The two men co-own RJ Service Center and work on vehicles including personal trucks and industrial equipment. They said they don't worry about owning a small business in the midst of a national recession because of the niche they fill in the local automotive repair market.

Photo by Collin Smith