Stories for October 24, 2007

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Off-leash dog park trial nears fruition

School Board to allow dogs to romp at Whistler Park

A trial program to allow dogs to romp off leash during specific times in some city parks moved one step closer to fruition during a Steamboat Springs School Board meeting Monday night.

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Firefighting fitness

Hayden man preparing for world competition in Las Vegas

A group of wide-eyed Hayden Valley Elementary School students were treated to more than just a "Stop, Drop and Roll" lesson Wednesday.

Dam scheduled for repairs

More than $400K would be spent at Pearl Lake in 2008

State officials are preparing to spend more than $400,000 on repairs to the "high hazard" dam at Pearl Lake State Park next summer.

Candidates tackle issues, ads at final forum

Concerned Citizens for the Future of Steamboat Springs was a major focus of the last City Council candidates forum before Election Day.

Campaign practices questioned

Planning commissioner admits contribution to controversial committee

Planning Commissioner Steve Lewis is the first Steamboat Springs resident to be identified as a contributor to the secretive political committee Concerned Citizens for the Future of Steamboat Springs.

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Warren Miller time

Steamboat snowboarder makes big screen debut

In films known for startling stunts and snowy scenery, Warren Miller makes an annual plea for skiers and snowboarders to make their dreams a reality - lest, after waiting, they become "one year older when (they) do."

Soroco volleyball beats Plateau Valley in district qualifier

The Plateau Valley volleyball team stunned Class 2A District 5 just less than a year ago when it won the district tournament inside the Soroco High School gymnasium.

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Sailors can't overcome No. 5 Wildcats

Greeley Central didn't waste any time introducing Steamboat Springs sophomore goalie Connor Birch to the Class 4A state soccer tournament Tuesday at District 6 Soccer Field.

Bob and Audrey Enever: Secret sessions OK

There has been much criticism recently of the City Council for excessive executive sessions, and we think this is largely unjustified. Unfortunately, it has been picked up as a verified truth by more than one candidate for City Council.

Our View: Too soon to throw in the hot towel

It's an ironic fact of life in Steamboat that even as we fervently pray for snow, we struggle with how best to rid our sidewalks and parking lots of the white stuff.

Mark O'Reilly: 1A practical

Referendum 1A, the ballot measure to fund road improvements, makes good, practical sense for the residents of Routt County and Steamboat Springs.

The Record for Oct. 22

12:30 a.m. A drunken woman on the 900 block of Lincoln Avenue was taken to detox.

Steamboat briefs for Oct. 24

Oak Creek Town Board member Stephen "Spike" Beven was arrested Sunday morning at his Oak Creek home on a Colorado State Patrol outstanding traffic warrant.

Transportation planners hold open house

Transportation planning - especially on a regional or statewide scale - may seem too large to be influenced by everyday citizens. Stacey Stegman wants people to know that in her mind, that's not true.

Steamboatpilot.com gets a new look

Newspaper launches redesign of more user-friendly Web site with variety of new features

The Steamboat Pilot & Today this morning launched a redesigned version of its Web site, steamboatpilot.com.

Locals empty-handed as Rockies World Series seats sell out

Four computers at Steamboat Ski and Bike Kare weren't enough to score a seat at the World Series.

Joanne Palmer: Calling Detroit

Life in the 'Boat

Most mothers double as chauffeurs driving their children here, there and everywhere. We are forever running late, to lacrosse practice, Winter Sports Club programs, racing across town to return overdue library books and making late night trips to the store to buy poster board for science fair projects due tomorrow.

Demo case dismissal requested

A Steamboat Springs attorney is asking the District Attorney's Office to dismiss charges against a 21-year-old man accused of destroying a Steamboat house during an alleged demolition party in April, claiming that the man is the victim in the case.

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Off-leash dog park trial nears fruition

School Board to allow dogs to romp at Whistler Park

A trial program to allow dogs to romp off leash during specific times in some city parks moved one step closer to fruition during a Steamboat Springs School Board meeting Monday night.

Kami Brockway: Rec center needed

This proposed recreation center is long overdue. I moved here in 1984 when I was a 13-year-old teen. Yes, I skied after school and recreated outdoors. When it came time to hang out with friends, we were either at the Gofer parking lot or other choice parking lots. We spent an occasional night at the movies; most nights out were spent sneaking into particular restaurant/bars. They provided us with the dance floors, pool tables, foosball and video games that we wanted to play.