Stories for December 29, 2008

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Afternoon

Vale to leave emergency management post

Director accepts state position after 17 years of county service

Chuck Vale, who has worked for Routt County government for 17 years, has accepted a position with the Colorado Division of Emergency Management that begins Jan. 12.

Early Morning

City tree recycling program gets an early start

Holiday decor to be converted to mulch

Although the city of Steamboat Springs' Christmas tree recycling program doesn't begin until Thursday, eager residents already were dropping off their old trees Friday in the parking lot at Howelsen Ice Arena.

Dinner to benefit Tyler Johnson, Molly Look

Pheasant, moose, caribou and other wild game will grace the menu Saturday at a benefit dinner being held for two Routt County children.

Pheasant, moose, caribou and other wild game will grace the menu Saturday at a benefit dinner being held for two Routt County children.

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Vale to leave emergency management post

Director accepts state position after 17 years of county service

Chuck Vale, who has worked for Routt County government for 17 years, has accepted a position with the Colorado Division of Emergency Management that begins Jan. 12.

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Luke Graham: Checking my list

In honor of the new year, here's a look at my picks for the top 10 sports stories and events in Routt County in 2008. No. 10: Soroco's Justin Iacovetto and Dennis Morgan finished as runners-up at the Colorado Wrestling State Championships.

Monday Medical: Stay on the sunny side to get enough vitamin D

If you experienced last winter in Steamboat Springs, you know there was no shortage of snow and gray skies.

Deb Babcock: How to feed birds during the winter

Many of us have a soft spot for animals of all kinds and are especially concerned about their care and feeding during our harsh Steamboat winters.

Steamboat briefs for Dec. 29

Volunteers sought for art museum gallery, gift shop

The Record for Dec. 27

12:52 a.m. Police assisted a motorist at Steamboat Boulevard and Rockies Way.

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City tree recycling program gets an early start

Holiday decor to be converted to mulch

Although the city of Steamboat Springs' Christmas tree recycling program doesn't begin until Thursday, eager residents already were dropping off their old trees Friday in the parking lot at Howelsen Ice Arena.

State Sen.-elect Al White to discuss budget with Routt County commissioners Tuesday

A likely $600 million state budget shortfall could dominate the discussion between state Sen.-elect Al White, R-Hayden, and the Routt County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday.

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Dinner to benefit Tyler Johnson, Molly Look

Pheasant, moose, caribou and other wild game will grace the menu Saturday at a benefit dinner being held for two Routt County children.

Pheasant, moose, caribou and other wild game will grace the menu Saturday at a benefit dinner being held for two Routt County children.

Yampa Ranger District installs wind turbine

When the wind blows in Yampa next year, the local office of the U.S. Forest Service will enjoy the generation of green power without having to worry about injuring songbirds and raptors.

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Aging Well: Wellness Days kicks off in Hayden

It's cold, the wind is blowing and it's tempting to stay cooped up at home. Too much isolation, however, can leave older adults feeling depressed or just plain bored.

Free avalanche training takes place Saturday

Seminar to teach warning signs, survival techniques

A beacon, an avalanche probe and a shovel. These are the tools local resident Ralph Stewart takes with him when he goes snowmobiling.

Lodwick leads team in historic Nordic combined World Cup finish

3 locally affiliated skiers make top 10

Some fresh snow and a sunny afternoon made for a postcard-perfect day in Steamboat Springs. But Steamboat's great day wasn't limited to the city limits - Todd Lodwick led a trio of local skiers in a dominating performance Sunday in Oberhof, Germany.

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Snow days in Craig

Residents are enjoying the season's offerings outdoors

The sound of skis splitting snow interrupted an otherwise quiet Sunday morning on the white-covered landscape at Yampa Valley Golf Course. The sun was out, the sky was clear and blue, and elk ran peacefully in the background. In other words, conditions ripe for cross-country skiing for Craig residents Jim and Cindy Vorhies.