Stories for December 6, 2007

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Strawberry Park, middle school rated 'excellent' by the state

Hayden, South Routt get mixed reviews

Steamboat Springs Middle School and Strawberry Park Elementary School maintained "excellent" ratings in the annual School Accountability Reports released Wednesday by the Colorado Department of Education.

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Snow advisory in effect through Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a snow advisory for Steamboat Springs. Significant snowfall accumulations are expected tonight as the temperatures drop. Between 6 and 13 inches of snow could fall in downtown Steamboat by Saturday night.

Updated Ski Report

The Ski Town USA Snow Report as of 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007:

Smyser makes pitch to Fund Board

Steamboat Springs School District administrators Wednesday asked the city's Education Fund Board for $4.4 million in contributions next year, seeking money to support small class sizes, improved security and computer equipment, and completion of delayed construction at Steamboat Springs Middle School.

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Strawberry Park, middle school rated 'excellent' by the state

Hayden, South Routt get mixed reviews

Steamboat Springs Middle School and Strawberry Park Elementary School maintained "excellent" ratings in the annual School Accountability Reports released Wednesday by the Colorado Department of Education.

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No gimme wins at Steamboat Shoot-Out

Today begins one of the deepest Steamboat Springs Shoot-Out tournaments in recent memory. The eight-team bracket features four teams in preseason top 10's - Steamboat, Aspen, Roaring Fork, and D'Evelyn.

Steamboat football student athletes honored at banquet

Steamboat Springs High School football coach Aaron Finch said this year's seniors are some of the best he has ever coached.

Skaters bring home medals

Youths prepare for holiday show

If the first competition of the year was any indication, the Steamboat Skaters are well on their way to a successful season.

The Record for Dec. 4

2:10 a.m. A minor in possession of alcohol was reported in the 2300 block of Mount Werner Circle. A Steamboat Springs Police Department officer issued a ticket.

Steamboat briefs for Dec. 6

A donation account for the Naused family has been set up at Vectra Bank. Heathre Naused was seriously injured in a car accident in the canyon near Oak Creek on Nov. 14, when she was more than nine months pregnant.

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Quinn faces conflicts

Business relations could limit councilman's influence

Councilman Jon Quinn will not have a say in some of the largest and most complex developments that will come before the Steamboat Springs City Council in coming months.

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Clark man hurt in accident

Head-on truck collision shuts highway for two hours

An accident on Routt County Road 129 on Wednesday morning injured a Clark man and stopped traffic about five miles north of U.S. Highway 40 for about two hours.

Howell tapped to lead YVHA

Housing Authority: Ex-superintendent has 'wonderful challenge'

The board of directors for the Yampa Valley Housing Authority has chosen former Steamboat Springs School District Superintendent Donna Howell to lead the organization.

No plea bargain in Cisneros case

Mother of slain 1-year-old expected to stand trial for murder

The District Attorney's Office will not offer a plea bargain in Luz Cisneros' murder case, and the matter will proceed to trial, Assistant District Attorney Kerry St. James said Wednesday in Routt County Court.

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SSPD announces new hires

Sgt. Bosick promoted to detective; high school has new officer

The Steamboat Springs Police Department has hired a detective, school resource officer and accident reconstruction specialist, all due to begin work at their new positions in the coming weeks.