Stories for October 26, 2004

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Local's van in high-speed chase

A 1993 plumbing van that was stolen in Steamboat Springs this weekend was involved in a high-speed 60-mile chase in Nevada on Monday afternoon.

The Record for Oct. 27

8:35 a.m. A two-vehicle, noninjury accident was reported near U.S. Highway 40 and Walton Creek Road.

Opportunity to affect how Hayden grows

It's one thing to talk about growth and imagine how it might happen.

Our View: Our position

With the general election less than a week away, we offer the following summary of the Pilot & Today's positions on state and local issues:

New library director gets to know Hayden

It was a misdelivery of books to a library in a town of the same name that helped Ana Lash land her job as the new director of the Hayden Public Library.

County sees sheriff's preliminary budget

The 2005 budget for the Routt County Sheriff's Office could be about 7 percent higher than this year's budget because of the likely addition of Taser stun guns, a full-time court security deputy and a part-time cook.

CDOT discusses annual plan

Continued improvements to Colorado Highway 131, better ways to prevent vehicle-deer collisions and the possibility of a stoplight at the intersection of Colo. 131 and U.S. Highway 40: Those were a few of the issues touched on at the annual meeting between Routt County and the Colorado Department of Transportation on Tuesday.

Victim takes stand in trial

The prosecutor and the public defender offered two stories Tuesday about the events leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old Steamboat Springs man on charges of second-degree attempted murder and kidnapping.

Houston flight numbers tallied

The final tallies have been released: Continental Airlines' fledgling summer flight between Houston and Yampa Valley Regional Airport carried 3,013 arriving passengers between June 9 and Sept. 7.

Stagecoach store approved

Area's first commercial development gets preliminary OK

Routt County commissioners approved initial plans for a proposed general store in Stagecoach, which could be the area's first commercial development.

Teachers' grievance not permissable

A formal complaint against the Steamboat Springs School Board isn't permissible under existing policy, the School Board declared Monday at the conclusion of a three-hour special meeting.

Volleyball likes chances in districts

The Hayden volleyball team lost its final regular season match to West Grand, but the level of play coach Becky Burdick saw from the Tigers has her optimistic heading into the postseason.

Solandt clinic in danger

Without more patients, Hayden service could be lost

From blood work and vaccinations to pediatric care and sports physicals, the Solandt Medical Clinic on Hospital Hill provides the medical services to the Hayden community so that residents don't have to drive to Steamboat Springs or Craig for doctor appointments.

Briefs for Oct. 27

The initial autopsy of a 24-year-old Colorado Mountain College student who died Saturday morning did not reveal a cause of death, Assistant County Coroner Kevin Sessions said.

Traffic stop fuels meth fears

Two people were arrested Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine after a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 40 near Mount Harris.

Share your talents

Open mic night Thursday at Geeks Garage

Poetry and creative writing are Kelsey Patterson's favorite forms of self-expression.

Exposure reported near school

Police are looking for more information on a man who allegedly flashed two 12-year-old girls on the Butcherknife trail early Tuesday morning.

Middle school girls perform

With 47 middle school girls out for volleyball this fall, Hayden coach Judy Parrott said it "was a little crazy sometimes."

Precincts different for Tuesday election

Hayden residents voting Tuesday need to be aware of precinct changes this year, Routt County Clerk Kay Weinland said.

New Tiger generation has promising season

The Hayden Middle School football team ended the 2004 season a perfect 8-0.

John Fetcher: Endorsing my son

My son, Jay, is running for state Senate, and I passed on to him my long experience in state and local water matters. As ranchers, Jay and I have worked to protect and preserve our water because it is our lifeblood, and we are proud of what we have done. Please ignore the inaccurate attack ads on his record as a member of the reapportionment commission. I know water, and I am endorsing my son, Jay Fetcher, for state Senate. He is a good person.

State Rep. Al White: Endorsing Taylor

For the past four years, I have worked closely with Sen. Jack Taylor in the Legislature.

Unbeaten Tigers take league

Hayden closes its season playing cross-county rival

All that is standing in the way of the Hayden football team and a perfect regular season is rival Soroco, and there is little chance that the Tigers will overlook the Rams.

Soccer team runs the table

Jonathan Milne's game-winning goal in the season finale against Colorado Extreme Force last weekend marked the perfect end to a perfect season for a group of 11-year-old soccer players from Steamboat Springs.

Maynard Short: Connect the dots

When it comes to the proposed Emerald Mountain land swap deal, it's time for the residents of Routt County to play the popular political game of the day -- "Connect the Dots."