Stories for November 17, 2008

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United Way aims for $600K

Agency hopes donors dig deep to support worthy causes

Routt County United Way officials remain optimistic they can reach their ambitious fundraising goal this season, and they hope the sinking economy motivates people to dig a little deeper for the increasing number of people who will call on United Way-assisted agencies in their times of need.

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Arellano goes 1-2 at tourney

Former Steamboat Springs resident Cris Arellano lost in the third round at the U.S. Amateur Pool Championships in Atlanta.

The Record for Nov. 15

12:48 a.m. An officer was requested in the 3200 block of South Lincoln Avenue for a man whose credit card was declined. The man subsequently returned to pay his debt.

Monday Medical: Images tell the story for emergency care

A young man injured in a car crash lies unconscious in Yampa Valley Medical Center's emergency department. A CAT scan has been done, and physicians are conferring about the patient's skull fracture.

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Matrka conquers Masters division

Marie Matrka knocked off two Swiggarts this weekend to win the centerpiece match of the Steamboat City Singles and Doubles Championships.

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United Way aims for $600K

Agency hopes donors dig deep to support worthy causes

Routt County United Way officials remain optimistic they can reach their ambitious fundraising goal this season, and they hope the sinking economy motivates people to dig a little deeper for the increasing number of people who will call on United Way-assisted agencies in their times of need.

Deb Babcock: Let worms do the compost work

During the Master Gardener classes held early this year at the Cooperative Extension Office, Addy Elliott, of Colorado State University, explained the ins and outs of worm composting as a way to recycle food scraps through the winter months.

Steamboat briefs for Nov. 17

American Legion offering transport to VA services

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Luke Graham: The error of my ways

Week 11 of the NFL season provides the sobering opportunity for me to confess the poor quality of my preseason predictions.

Aging Well: Awareness, positive outlook are key to diabetes care

Saundra Steele first noticed her vision problems on a routine drive to Craig. Road signs, which normally appeared clear, were blurry, even through her prescription glasses.

Class sizes revisited

School Board to take another look at policy, student-to-teacher ratios

The ideal class size for Steamboat Springs students is again up for discussion when the Steamboat Springs School Board meets tonight.