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Video: News update for Feb. 21
Chelsea's, a popular Chinese restaurant, closed its Steamboat restaurant Tuesday; the City Council gave quick and unanimous approval Tuesday to One Steamboat Place; and American Skiing Company continues to unload ski resorts.
The Record for Feb. 19
The Record for Feb. 19
Chelsea's closes in Steamboat
Lincoln Avenue Chinese restaurant lasted just eight months
The owners of Chelsea's closed their Steamboat Springs restaurant Tuesday. The doors of the Chinese restaurant at 345 Lincoln Ave. were locked after lunch, and a voice on the telephone answering machine said, "We regret to inform you that Chelsea's is closed due to unforeseen circumstances."
Hayden nets big win
Boys stage comeback, advance in districts
No one said the Hayden boys basketball team would have it easy. The Tigers were in a three-way tie for last place in the eight-team Class 2A District 5 standings after ending their season with a Feb. 13 win against the Little Snake River Rattlers (Baggs, Wyo.). Their record was 5-12 overall and 2-6 in district play.
A four quarter effort
Hayden girls upset Grand Valley in districts
In their Feb. 9 meeting, the Hayden girls basketball team hung with Grand Valley for three quarters before losing its steam and losing by 10 points. When the No. 5-seeded Tigers drew the No. 4-seeded Cardinals in the first round of the eight-team Class 2A District 5 Tournament last weekend, they knew they would need to put together a complete game.
End of the line
Soroco boys, girls basketball teams fall in first round
In the topsy-turvy first round of the Class 2A District 5 Tournament - which saw the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds eliminated - the Soroco boys basketball team could not add another upset to the list.
Raring to go
City Council approval puts One Steamboat Place on fast track
Jim Wells prepared a presentation for Tuesday night's City Council meeting, but he never got past the first slide. The Steamboat Springs City Council approved the community housing plan for One Steamboat Place with a 5-0 vote that came before Wells even had time to dim the Centennial Hall lights to show his PowerPoint presentation.
Lee Fischer: 'Red' means stop
We've all done it, and at times it just happens unintentionally, but the extent of the red light runners in town is getting out of control.
Paul Brabenec: Biker friendly
It's great the Routt County Riders and city of Steamboat Springs are working toward the Bicycle Friendly Community designation. Each bike on the road means one less car or truck in traffic, one more open parking space.
Our View: Council should review Code of Ethics
The recent flap about Ken Brenner offers an opportunity to review the City Council's Code of Ethics
News briefs for Feb. 21
An 18-year-old Louisiana man was arrested Monday night on suspicion of second-degree assault after he allegedly shoved a firefighter who was helping his girlfriend.
Snowmobilers OK after losing way
Search and Rescue crews locate men near Dumont Lake lot
Two snowmobilers were found in good condition Monday afternoon after becoming separated in bad weather on Rabbit Ears Pass.
Administrator contracts approved
South Routt School Board also adopts new academic policy
South Routt School Board members Thursday unanimously approved the renewal of employment contracts for Superintendent Kelly Reed, secondary Principal Dr. James Chamberlin and South Routt Elementary School Principal Michael Young.
Support overwhelms district
Hayden raises more than $370,000 for vocational building
The Hayden School District has raised more than $370,000 from area businesses, organizations or foundations to help pay for the expansion of the district's vocational building.
Under the gun
Forum draws criticism, praise of sheriff's GRAMNET decision
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall's decision to cut county funding for a regional drug task force was both applauded and criticized Tuesday during a public meeting hosted by county commissioners.
ASC to sell two more resorts
Company announces deals for Killington, Pico Mountain
American Skiing Co. officials announced Tuesday the sale of Vermont ski resorts Killington and Pico Mountain to SP Land Company for $83.5 million. The announcement came less than a week after ASC announced a deal to sell the Mount Snow and Attitash ski resorts to Peak Resorts for $73.5 million.
Mike Lawrence: 'Collaboratories' and corn bags
News from Steamboat, Denver and the East Coast
I thought only crossword puzzle designers and Scrabble players could make up words, but U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar has proved me wrong.
Bill Dring: Iraq resolution correct
It is good to see the House of Representatives having a meaningful debate on the War in Iraq. Why could not we have had this debate years ago?
