Stories for September 18, 2006

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Roundabout proposed at Tugboat

Steamboat Ski Area base planners host open house today

One of the first redevelopment projects at the base of Steamboat Ski Area could be a roundabout near the Steamboat Trading Co. and The Tugboat Grill & Pub.

Steamboat Barn Village hits roadblock

A proposed subdivision around the historical More Barn has hit a significant roadblock in the approval process.

SKI Magazine ranks resorts

Steamboat moves up two places to ninth; Vail tops list

The Steamboat Ski Area rode the strength of its family programs back into the top 10 in SKI Magazine's poll of the top ski resorts in North America.

Tom Ross: 431 inches of snow doesn't buy enough love

If snow isn't the ultimate test of a ski area's popularity, what is? The selection of chardonnay?

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Hungry bears getting crabby

Animals prep for long winter

Black bears are putting on their winter weight, and at least one adult bear is stocking up on crabapples in the city.

PeaceJam catches kids' attention

Steamboat youth listen to Nobel Peace Prize winners

The silence spoke volumes. Seated in the University of Denver's Magness Arena, Steamboat Springs Middle School shop teacher Johnny Walker glanced down the row to check on his students.

Calling all cattle

Extension Office asking owners to register animals

The Routt County Cooperative Extension Office is asking owners of agricultural animals to register their sheep, horses, cattle and goats.

The Record for Sept. 17

12:28 a.m. A man was reported urinating on a door in the 900 block of Lincoln Avenue.

Briefs for Sept. 19

Colorado Northwestern Community College is holding a community open house for South Routt from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Community Center in Oak Creek. CNCC offers classes for all ages, and Wednesday's open house will provide residents an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the college.

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Video: A first look at Monday's headlines

The United Way is ready to kick off its 2006 campaign. The goal this year is to raise $550,000 up from the $530,000 raised last year; the School Board postponed work an on alternative pay plan until next year; local educators are opposing Amendment 39 on the November ballot; here are your weekend winners in our lift ticket give-away. Tom Carter of Steamboat Springs is Saturday's winner, Matt Hentzen of Denver is Sunday's winner and Julie Brusky of Steamboat Springs is today's winner. Carter also wins a $50 gift certificate to ski area retailers as a Friday bonus winner; and in sports, the Steamboat Springs Sailors are in pretty good shape heading into Wednesday's regional tournament.

Sailors look home

Golf team vies for berth at regional tournament

When the Steamboat Springs golf team surveys its situation heading into the regional tournament Wednesday, it has to feel pretty good about where it stands.

The Record for Sept. 16

1:40 a.m. A noise complaint was reported in the 300 block of Old Fish Creek Falls Road. A warning was issued, and officers arrested a 25-year-old Yampa man for reportedly violating his bond conditions.

County Agenda for Monday, Sept. 18

10:30 to 11:00 Weekly Media Briefing

Hayden needs HATS

Volunteer program helps local students

The Hayden School District is looking for HATS.

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United Way drive begins

Pledge campaign starts today

An aspen tree served as the inspiration for this year's United Way campaign.

Not just for children

Viral pneumonia, RSV can affect adults

Saturday's snowfall was a reminder that fall and winter are on their way. These are the seasons in which coughs, colds and serious illnesses such as pneumonia flourish.

Briefs for Sept. 18

Free Hepatitis A,B vaccines available