Stories for December 30, 2008

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Charles Wood helping Sailors look toward league play

Charles Wood might be quiet and unassuming, but it's easy to tell what is almost always on his mind.

Employers help seasonal workers get through lean early winter

Many seasonal workers recently found that the national economic crunch created a local conundrum: They were in Steamboat Springs, ready to work, but the hours just weren't coming.

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City manager finalist withdraws candidacy

Bob McLaurin of Jackson, Wyo., cites personal reasons; Roberts remains

Bob McLaurin, town manager of Jackson, Wyo., and one of two finalists to be Steamboat's next city manager, is no longer seeking the job - leaving Jon Roberts, city manager of Victorville, Calif., as the sole finalist.

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Broncos fire Shanahan

Coach since 1995 let go after end-of-season collapse extends playoff drought

Mike Shanahan, the second longest-tenured NFL coach, was fired by the Denver Broncos on Tuesday after the team lost a three-game lead with three games to go in the AFC West.

Kiewit finalizes TIC merger

Construction giants complete deal Monday

The two employee-owned construction giants did not disclose terms of the deal, but Kiewit said the companies generated a total of more than $9 billion revenue in 2008.

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Employers help seasonal workers get through lean early winter

Many seasonal workers recently found that the national economic crunch created a local conundrum: They were in Steamboat Springs, ready to work, but the hours just weren't coming.

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Tom Ross: Santa drove an Alpine taxi

Holiday trip from Maine to Steamboat stretches over 81 hours

Santa arrived at our front door at 1:10 a.m. Dec. 25, and he looked a lot like Randy Hurley. Come to think of it, Santa Hurley's sleigh looked a lot like a big Alpine taxi.

New Year's Eve Emerald Ball supports Emerald City Opera

Volunteers will be the guests of honor Wednesday at the Emerald City Opera's New Year's Eve Emerald Ball.

The Record for Dec. 28

Sunday, Dec. 28 12:06 a.m. Vandalism was reported in the 1800 block of Ski Time Square Drive. A suspect was followed from the premises by the reporting party and began to run. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers took a report, and the investigation is ongoing.

Steamboat briefs for Dec. 30

Colorado Mountain College invites interested young singers, ages 7 to 14, to join with the Emerald City Opera Youth Chorus in the "Carmina Burana" musical performance Jan. 16. Interested singers should attend rehearsals from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Steamboat Springs Middle School band room. Call 871-4883.

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Steamboat students express gratitude on totes as fundraiser for local schools

Students in Steamboat Springs are grateful. In fact, it turns out they're grateful for everything from Mount Werner to Barack Obama, from pistachios to donuts, and from soft bunnies to Costa Rica.

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Charles Wood helping Sailors look toward league play

Charles Wood might be quiet and unassuming, but it's easy to tell what is almost always on his mind.

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Shuttle stops prove successful

Transportation group to consider regional authority

As the busy holiday season continues to unfold, officials say 10 lodging shuttle stops established in downtown Steamboat Springs have been successful at reducing traffic congestion.

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Jimmy Westlake: Happy Quadrantid New Year

The most reliable annual meteor showers are the Perseids seen on Aug. 12, the Geminids on Dec. 14, and the Quadrantids on Jan. 3.

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County facing 'health care crisis'

VNA seeks additional $131,000 for health center, programs

The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association is asking the county for additional money in the face of state unfunded mandates and emerging health trends.