News for Friday, September 2, 2005

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The Record for Sept. 3

Thursday, Sept. 1 12:23 a.m. An elderly man reportedly was experiencing heart problems in the 2300 block of AprÃs Ski Way. The man was taken to the hospital.

New precincts confuse voters

New precinct numbers and combined polling places for the Nov. 1 elections have confused some Routt County residents.

Proceeds from 10K will go to Gulf Coast

Those needing a push to exercise during Labor Day weekend need look no further than Sunday's 21st annual 10K at 10,000 feet.

Briefs for Sept. 3

Heritage Program hike takes place Friday A Heritage Program hike to the Windy Ridge Archaeological site is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. The cost is $12, and participants must sign up through Yampatika. Participants must be 12 and older for the five-mile, round-trip hike that offers spectacular views of Rabbit Ears Pass. The program is sponsored by Tread of Pioneers Museum, Yampatika, Historic Routt County and the U.S. Forest Service. Call 871-9151.

Steamboat residents can help hurricane victims

A number of Steamboat Springs busi�--nesses, nonprofits and individuals are leading charitable efforts to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Rams look forward to great season

Soroco High School Rams football players are ready to rumble. They'll get their chance at 1 p.m. today, when they open their season at Rifle.

A desperate situation

Steamboat nurses helping in Louisiana

Desperation. That's what Natalie Booker, registered nurse and director of Inpatient Services at Yampa Valley Medical Center, saw all day Friday -- her first in the storm-ravaged Gulf Coast.

Labor Day festivities abound

From vintage warbird airplanes to free music, Labor Day weekend is chock full of events throughout the Yampa Valley. Steamboat Springs and Oak Creek lead the way with a variety of family-oriented activities and entertainment, beginning this morning and running through Labor Day. Below is a list of many of these events, including general descriptions, locations and times.

New coach brings life to Rams

After taking a four-year hiatus from coaching high school volleyball, Soroco High School coach Betsy Photos is back, and this year's team couldn't be more excited.

Ski Corp. making big hires

Ben and Ben from New Hampshire eagerly were filling out applications at the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. job fair Thursday.

Xcel back to drawing board for rail plan

Xcel Energy officials are heading back to the drawing board to find a long-term coal-delivery solution for the Hayden Power Station.

Middle school class sizes up

Steamboat Springs Middle School officials plan to hire two more teachers because of eighth-grade core classes that have as many as 31 students.

Sailors see net gain

Steamboat tennis notches another win

Ryan McNamara sometimes yells at himself and throws his black Nike cap.

Little change in N. Routt fire

Rowan Heid knows that wildfires benefit ecosystems.