Stories for November 10, 2008

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Businesses' water costs to increase if council approves measure

Steamboat Springs' commercial water and wastewater rates are likely to increase along with residential rates. The Steamboat Springs City Council approved a first reading last week of a measure that would increase rates for users of city water service.

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Businesses' water costs to increase if council approves measure

Steamboat Springs' commercial water and wastewater rates are likely to increase along with residential rates. The Steamboat Springs City Council approved a first reading last week of a measure that would increase rates for users of city water service.

Monday Medical: Diabetics can take control of eye-disease prevention

For many people, eye disease is one of the scariest complications of diabetes. There are several disorders affecting the eyes that are the result of high blood glucose over time.

Deb Babcock: Fungus gnats - an indoor plague

Uh, oh. You brought plants inside from the garden, and now you have annoying bugs flying around the foliage.

Steamboat briefs for Nov. 10

Tread of Pioneers closed to the public this week

The Record for Nov. 8

12:05 a.m. Police responded to a noise complaint in the 1000 block of Shadow Run Court. They issued a verbal warning.

Luke Graham: BCS gets the job done for college

As much as it pains people to say it, the Bowl Championship Series does its job in college football.

Weekend bazaar will benefit leukemia patient Sharon Rogers

When the chips are down, the Hayden community steps up, Kathy Hockin said. Hockin is part of a group of women putting together a benefit bazaar Saturday for Sharon Rogers, a friend and neighbor. Rogers is undergoing her third chemotherapy treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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A decade to SHARE

Participants look at organization's past, future

Sometimes, it pays to persevere. That's a lesson Karen Gibson, Friendship United Methodist Church co-pastor, learned 10 years ago.

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High school winter sports teams begin practice Wednesday

Students, get those alarm clocks ready. The high school winter sports season kicks off bright and early Wednesday morning, when teams are first allowed to practice. Much to the dismay of sleepy-eyed teenagers across Routt County, area teams don't seem to want a moment of potential practice time to slip away.

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Aging Well: VNA Companion Care program eases daily burdens, keeps clients independent

When Carol O'Hare planned to have her knee replaced, she knew her active, independent lifestyle would be on hold - at least during her initial recovery, when she wouldn't be able to walk or drive.

COMA: Meth presentations protect 'buyer and seller'

Effects on real estate will be discussed at events

In a continuing effort to education the public about methamphetamine, Communities Overcoming Meth Abuse is sponsoring a Tuesday appearance by a Bailey-based industrial hygienist, who will share "his extensive knowledge about meth and meth labs."