Stories for March 21, 2007

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TV18 Video: Steamboat Today News

Scott Stanford provides the morning news for Wednesday, March 21, 2007. The news airs on Steamboat Today from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. each morning on Steamboat TV 18 and also on Steamboatpilot.com.

Lovely ladies deliver history

Museum cleverly shares history of local pioneer women

Chrissie Hodges said it was easier to portray Margaret Duncan Brown because of her southern accent, but she could relate more to playing the personality of Emma Hull Peck.

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Brown property deal closes

Key to city's housing future: 540 acres west of Steamboat

The sale of Steve and Mary Brown's property west of Steamboat Springs, seen by many as the catalyst for development in the West of Steamboat Springs Area Plan, has closed. Steamboat 700 LLC purchased the 540 acres just west of the city for $24.6 million. The property makes up a good portion of the land in the WSSAP. The master plan was updated last summer and outlines how the property should be developed to accommodate growth in Steamboat.

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Howell, Board still at odds

Three hours of facilitated discussion Tuesday could not resolve the differences between the Steamboat Springs School Board and Superintendent Donna Howell. Instead, both sides agreed to end the special public meeting early and continue it next week behind closed doors. Facilitator Ken DeLay, who is executive director of the Colorado Association of School Boards, was in Steamboat on Tuesday to lead the discussion between Howell and the School Board.

Hayden developer to pitch live-work units

The developers of the Valley View Industrial Park in Hayden want to construct two buildings that would house 12 live-work units.

News briefs for March 21

The Hayden Town Board met Thursday to discuss and take action on several agenda items.

Lynn Abbott: Side-splitting wit

I laughed until tears dropped into my cold coffee yesterday morning as I read "Countdown to Departure." What a perfect way to start the day!

Our View: Give BLM feedback

At Issue: BLM Resource Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management has a plan on the table that could radically change how public lands in Northwest Colorado are used. Let's hope the public is paying close enough attention to make its voice heard before the plan takes effect.

DA recall petition entering final stage

Up against an April 9 deadline, a committee attempting to oust 14th Judicial District Attorney Bonnie Roesink has begun its final push to acquire necessary petition signatures.

Mike Lawrence: How Dellinger found her groove

Center choice was a leap into leadership for new City Council president

Susan Dellinger officially took over for previous City Council council president Ken Brenner in January. But during her first few months in the center chair at Centennial Hall, Dellinger primarily served as a moderator - as someone who facilitated discussion, fostered consensus and went whichever way the majority wind was blowing.

City Council gives go-ahead to base area buildings

Two large condominium buildings soon will be going up at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.

Coghlan takes freestyle title

The 14 freestyle skiers ages 12 and younger didn't need any luck at the Rocky Mountain Freestyle Development Championships at Durango Mountain Resort.

Nordic programs finish strong

The skiers in the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's Nordic programs proved last weekend they know how to finish strong.

The Record for March 19

The Record for March 19

Board narrowly approves principal contracts

Language and terms of agreements, not people, cause for concern; vote passes, 3-2

The Steamboat Springs School Board scrutinized and challenged principals' contract terms Monday night before voting narrowly to ask them back for another year.

Ready to run

Steamboat moves onto the runner's state, national map

Matt Windt, special events director for the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, said the half marathon has reached its capacity, and the full marathon is approaching capacity.