Stories for November 20, 2003

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YVRA addition to be open Dec. 14

When air travelers arrive at Yampa Valley Regional Airport this winter, they will be greeted with a newly constructed, modern cuing and baggage check-in area.

Briefs for Nov. 21, 2003

Routt County United Way is 70 percent of the way to its 2003 goal of $400,000.

Filmmaker focuses on storytelling

It was his best day of skiing in 27 years on Earth. Michael Martin's descent down Wedge Mountain, the highest mountain in the Garibaldi Provincial Park, came after almost a year of planning and training, and he never wanted to forget it.

Commissioners deny request to vacate part of street

Routt County planning commissioners unanimously denied a request to vacate a 50-foot stretch of a street at the west edge of Hahn's Peak Village, falling in line with the 1995 decision of Routt County commissioners concerning a similar request.

Town Board approves review committee

Narrowing the list of candidates for Hayden's open town manager position is in the hands of six Hayden residents.

Flu hits N. Routt charter

So many kids were out sick, they shut the school

The flu struck Mary Bramer on Sunday and her daughter a day later.

Alternative access for owners budgeted

Steamboat Springs, Routt County commit funds to Spring Creek

The city of Steamboat Springs and Routt County have committed funds in their 2004 budgets to pay for an alternative access for Spring Creek property owners.

Airport to get $2.1 million

Improved landing system may increase traffic, safety

The Steamboat Springs Airport is in line for $2.1 million in federal funding for improving its landing equipment.

Tread's largest fund-raiser is here: Festival of Trees

On Nov. 4, the residents of Routt County approved a 0.3-mill property tax to support museums and historic societies, ensuring the future of the Tread of Pioneers Museum. To thank the community, this year's Festival of Trees will be free to Routt County residents.

Nightlife for Friday, Nov. 21

The Humble Pickers will play at 9 p.m. at Old Town Pub, 600 Lincoln Ave. No cover. Call 879-2101.

Warrant issued in Go-fer robbery

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 38-year-old woman suspected of stealing more than $7,000 from Go-Fer Foods on Saturday.

The Record for Nov. 21, 2003

12:28 p.m. A truck was reported idling in the 1200 block of 13th Street. Police talked to the driver of the truck, who moved to a different location.

Leading cheers, competition

Squad to compete in Grand Junction

Jessica Vernon and her teammates on the Steamboat Springs cheerleading squad have been under a bit of pressure in the past week.

Man's death linked to drug overdose

Monday's death of a 34-year-old man has been linked to a drug overdose, said J.D. Hays, the city's director of public safety services.

N. Routt school gets grant

Funds will help to create school library, upgrade technology

A $105,500 grant will enable the North Routt Community Charter School to expand its resources and continue to fulfill its long-term vision, the school's director said.

Happenings for Nov. 21, 2003

n "The Sound of Music," presented by the Steamboat Springs High School Drama Department, is at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Steamboat Springs High School Theater. Tickets are $5 to $12 and are available at Celebrations, All That Jazz and the SSHS box office. Call 871-3677.

Autumn Phillips: It's going around

"Please do not flush excessive amounts of toilet paper down the toilet. This is a low flush toilet, and it will clog easily."

Football feast

Squad bonds over large quantities of meat

Football games are won between the hashes, but winning teams are built away from football fields.

The sweet, sweet sounds of music

A familiar story is brought to life through movement

It's hard to find someone who doesn't know the story of Captain Georg von Trapp and Maria or someone who can't sing along with "The Sound of Music."