News for Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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Sheriff's deputy says he would have arrested Wall

In Routt County Court, Deputy Lance Eldridge cited his observations of sheriff on night of DUI charge

Routt County Sheriff's Office Deputy Lance Eldridge said in court Tuesday that he would have arrested Sheriff Gary Wall on suspicion of DUI on Oct. 27, 2007.

Taulman named interim high school principal

Cunningham promotes assistant principal to replace Knezevich

Superintendent Shalee Cunningham promoted Kevin Taulman, Steamboat Springs High School assistant principal, to take over for Mike Knezevich.

Hayden High School increases class offerings

With advanced college-credit courses, a reading and writing academy for low-level freshmen, and more time focusing on character development, Hayden High School's increased class options for the 2008-09 school year will provide coursework to help a wide variety of students, Principal Troy Zabel said.

Sustainability Council joining groups to discuss collaboration

The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council plans to corral environmentally conscious organizations for introductions and a chat today.

The Record for July 13

Sunday, July 13 1:14 a.m. A noise complaint was reported near Missouri Avenue and Grand Street. Police were unable to locate the source of the noise.

Soroco principal applicants needed

South Routt superintendent says candidate search will continue

South Routt School District Superintendent Scott Mader announced Monday that the school district is looking for additional applicants in the search for a new principal at Soroco High School and Middle School.

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Wall trial gets started

Sheriff's public prominence makes for lengthy jury selection

After a few witnesses Monday, attorneys prosecuting Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall with charges that he drove drunk nine months ago had a hard time establishing more than Wall's defense already admits.

$500 shopping spree winner announced

Denise Scifres of Nathrop is the winner of a $500 shopping spree from Exploresteamboat.com

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Former Sailor battles for varsity soccer spot, playing time

When the varsity soccer players return to Mesa State College in August for the start of two-a-days, Nick Labor plans to be there.

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Pioneer Picnic moves Hayden

Four young musicians impress participants during Sunday event

The Pioneer Picnic wasn't a sad event, but a few who attended were dabbing at their eyes midway through the lunch.

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Friends of the Yampa collect trash from riverbank

One never knows what to expect when setting out to search the banks of the Yampa River after a busy summer weekend.

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Tom Ross: Entomologist rates mosquito repellents

It's true: Ravenous skeeters

Possibly the second ugliest mosquito ordeal of my life took place in the Ottawa National Forest of Northern Michigan. We were on a canoe trip in the Sylvania Wilderness that required us to portage our canoes from one small lake to another.

Lanning decision approaching

City Council to discuss severance agreement of city manager tonight

The Steamboat Springs City Council will vote tonight on a resolution for a severance agreement pertaining to City Manager Alan Lanning's contract, city officials said Monday.

Steamboat briefs for July 15

Woman taken to YVMC after rollover accident