Stories for December 1, 2008

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Inclusion program expands options for adaptive skiers

Until this season, learning to ski in Steamboat Springs was costly and sometimes difficult for skiers with adaptive needs.

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Storm system wreaks havoc on motorists

Numerous accidents reported across Routt County on Sunday

Local law enforcement agencies responded to about a dozen car accidents Sunday, including two involving cars that slid off Rabbit Ears Pass. None of the accidents resulted in serious injuries.

Steamboat briefs for Dec. 1

The Tracks and Trails Museum at 129 E. Main Street in Oak Creek is featuring Daniel Ellertson's wildlife photographs, on display on the Artist's Wall.

The Record for Nov. 29

12:11 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 700 block of Lithia Springs Road.

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Inclusion program expands options for adaptive skiers

Until this season, learning to ski in Steamboat Springs was costly and sometimes difficult for skiers with adaptive needs.

Jane McLeod: Local cherry trees as easy as pie

My friend, Grace, bakes wonderful cherry pies from cherries off her tree grown right in her own backyard.

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Aging Well: Everyone invited to celebrate new Haven addition

Not too long ago, the Yampa Valley's only assisted living facility was in danger of closing. When the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association acquired The Haven in 2005, the VNA not only protected an important longterm care option - it seized an opportunity to expand older adult services while engaging the community in the process.

Vail energy efforts may go unnoticed

It's a cloudy day, and Vail has gotten its first snowfall in weeks - it's good for the skiing, but bad for the array of newly installed solar panels at the top of Eagle's Nest.

2 shelters open for motorists

Lanes of I-70 closed as icy conditions cause accidents

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed Sunday over Vail Pass and from Silverthorne to the Eisenhower tunnel because of bad weather and heavy traffic, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

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Hayden lights up holiday season

Joneses host traditional ceremony for town in their yard

When Russ Jones and his wife, Dolores, bought their house at Fourth Street and Jefferson Avenue in Hayden two years ago, they were unaware that the nearly 80-year-old blue spruce towering next to U.S. Highway 40 had a proud history as the town's Christmas tree.

Monday Medical: YVMC gives patients financial assistance

Regardless of financial circumstances, your health must remain a priority. That is why, in these troubled economic times, your community hospital wants to be sure you can access health care services.

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Luke Graham: Winter athletes to watch

The winter sports season is upon us, and every local team, at this juncture, thinks it has a chance to be good.