Stories for April 23, 2009

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County presses Wall

Commissioners could slash benefits for departments that don't accept cuts

The Routt County Board of Commissioners is threatening to take away the health and retirement benefits of Sheriff's Office employees if Sheriff Gary Wall doesn't accept a 10 percent countywide pay reduction for his department.

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Relays boost Soroco track team

A busy calendar didn't stop the Hayden and Soroco track teams from finding success at a Tuesday meet in Rangely. Fresh off a performance Saturday in Rifle and looking forward to a meet Friday in Craig and Monday in Hayden, the squads combined to field several high finishes.

Steamboat Brief: City Council agrees to fund teen center design

During a review of its capital improvements plan Tuesday, the Steamboat Springs City Council agreed to budget money in 2009 to design a new youth and teen center at the Howelsen Ice Arena and pay for renovations of the historic, city-owned Rehder Building in downtown Steamboat Springs.

Grasshopper population increases

Numbers not expected to reach levels of infestation in 2002-03

Routt County's grasshopper numbers appear to be climbing, and the Colorado State University Extension office is urging people to watch for the insects.

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County presses Wall

Commissioners could slash benefits for departments that don't accept cuts

The Routt County Board of Commissioners is threatening to take away the health and retirement benefits of Sheriff's Office employees if Sheriff Gary Wall doesn't accept a 10 percent countywide pay reduction for his department.

Young professionals get called out

New group holds kickoff event tonight; Jon Roberts to speak

The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is trying to bring local young professionals together for a group kickoff party tonight.

Baumgardner, White offer to help Hayden

Town manager told Ritter, legislators about concerns with fuel sales tax at Yampa Valley Regional Airport

State Rep. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, and state Sen. Al White, R-Hayden, said they hadn't heard about the town's attempt to collect sales tax revenue from commercial fuel at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Both said they were willing to lend a hand.

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Tigers earn stripes on track

Middle school track team posts strong finishes at home

Middle schoolers and their parents pushed around the finish line as the final runners of the final race sped toward the finish of Wednesday's middle school track meet in Hayden.

The Record for April 21

Tuesday, April 21

Planning for catastrophes

Schools and responders talk through potential disasters

It was a horrific scenario. A medical emergency at a school and a school bus accident occurred while a Yampa Valley snowstorm blocked out communication for most areas.

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Brent Boyer: Unmasking the Editorial Board

One of the most rewarding and challenging parts of my job is leading the newspaper's Editorial Board. For 90 minutes every Tuesday, our six-member group debates important issues happening in our community and beyond.