Stories for November 29, 2007

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Steamboat to debut Christie Peak Express at Friday opening

Devoted Steamboat skiers and riders will have to learn some new tricks Friday when the ski area opens for the season.

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Steamboat briefs for Nov. 29

Cancel library fines with LIFT-UP food donations

Despite departure of Lubick, DeLine committed to Colorado State

Much like Sonny Lubick said at his Tuesday press conference after being forced out as head coach of the Colorado State University football team, Ben DeLine will be a Ram until the end of time.

Hayden squad maturing quickly

Hayden High School girls basketball coach Stephanie Davis isn't too concerned with the turnover she's seen since last season. Last year's Hayden squad, led by a core of seven tight-knit seniors, upset Grand Valley in the district tournament quarterfinals only to be ousted by the No. 1 seed and state-tournament qualifier Plateau Valley.

Tree auction lives on

Hayden women organize 19th annual fundraiser

The Hayden Christmas Tree Auction celebrates its 19th year this weekend, thanks to the hard work of nine volunteers.

School district and Perry-Mansfield move to resolve sewer dispute

Steamboat Springs School District officials and representatives of the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp plan to meet soon to resolve who has responsibility over a sewer line discovered during construction at Strawberry Park Elementary School.

Finance director seeks extra pay

Dale Mellor served as acting superintendent for six-week period

Steamboat Springs School District Finance Director Dale Mellor filled in as acting superintendent for six weeks this fall, and now he'd like to be paid for his extra efforts.

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Hasan courts Routt County

Alliance with White, rather than clash, a possibility

Muhammad Ali Hasan stopped short of declaring his candidacy for state Senate District 8 at a Steamboat Springs event Wednesday and suggested that he and state Rep. Al White - a fellow Republican who has declared for the seat - may end up working "as a team" rather than clashing in a primary.

Man arrested in hit-and-run

A Steamboat Springs man was arrested Wednesday morning on suspicion of sideswiping a pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident on Tamarack Drive Tuesday night.

Washington woes hit home

Budget battle could delay planned YVRA improvements

The Yampa Valley is feeling ripple effects from a budget impasse in Washington that has left most spending bills unresolved two months into the federal government's fiscal year.

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Resort dishes out dinner to workers

Employees receive free meals due to delay

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. has been hosting free dinners for its employees, some of whom have been unable to go to work and earn their first paychecks.

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Steamboat to debut Christie Peak Express at Friday opening

Devoted Steamboat skiers and riders will have to learn some new tricks Friday when the ski area opens for the season.

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Fire ruled arson

Investigators believe Country Mall blaze set deliberately

Craig police, firefighters and fire specialists investigating a blaze at the Country Mall concluded their probe Wednesday. During a meeting later in the day, investigators reached a consensus on the fire's cause.