Stories for January 3, 2008

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Replacement search begins

Smith, Sidinger lead human services in White's stead

Routt County officials began efforts Wednesday to recruit a director for the county's Department of Human Services, a position held for 22 years by Bob White, who resigned in November.

Postmaster asks neighbors to pitch in

Interim Steamboat Springs Postmaster Mike Evans is urging residents who have their mail delivered to a cluster box to pitch in and shovel out.

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Midget momentum

Steamboat Midget Major A team off to a 6-1 start

The Steamboat Springs High School hockey team is not Steamboat's only team of high school-aged players making progress this season.

Three businesses cited

Police cite establishments during alcohol compliance checks

Three Steamboat Springs businesses failed the most recent alcohol compliance check conducted by the Steamboat Springs Police Department.

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New trooper on patrol

Kerker replaces Kaspar on Colorado State Patrol staff

A new State Trooper took to the highways in Routt County on Tuesday, bringing the Steamboat Springs office of the Colorado State Patrol back to a full staff.

The Record for Jan. 3

12:14 a.m. A disturbance was reported in the 2300 block of Mount Werner Circle, where a man and a woman, both intoxicated, were fighting. Steamboat Springs police said the incident was a verbal-only argument.

Steamboat Briefs for Jan. 3

Medical transportation available for vets

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Sailors hockey primed for home games

The Steamboat Springs High School hockey team starts the meat of its Peak Conference schedule the same way it finished its opening conference game Dec. 21 at Pueblo County - with its back against the wall.

Police nab car theft suspect

Steamboat man charged in connection with three stolen vehicles

A Steamboat Springs man has been charged in connection with the theft of three cars from Victory Motors of Steamboat last week, as well as the 2006 thefts of a motorcycle and an all-terrain vehicle.

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'Generosity of their hearts'

Volunteers bring food distribution program to senior citizens

SHARE Colorado registration coordinator Ginny Roth sits at an empty table, her tools spread in front of her.

Election questions unsolved

State legislators to weigh public comments today; Iowa holds caucuses

While the race for the White House begins in earnest today with the Iowa caucuses, the clock is ticking for Colorado officials hoping to avert an Election Day 2008 crisis in November.

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Postmaster asks neighbors to pitch in

Interim Steamboat Springs Postmaster Mike Evans is urging residents who have their mail delivered to a cluster box to pitch in and shovel out.

Youth hockey skating hard

As the new year dawns, many of Steamboat Springs' youth hockey teams enter the second half of their seasons geared toward a playoff push. Most of the Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association squads are well poised to secure berths in their respective age-bracket tournaments by the end of the month.

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Replacement search begins

Smith, Sidinger lead human services in White's stead

Routt County officials began efforts Wednesday to recruit a director for the county's Department of Human Services, a position held for 22 years by Bob White, who resigned in November.