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Tom Ross: Valentines special on Oregon homesteads
Grandma killed a rattlesnake on the way to school one day
I'm not certain what came over me last week, but I crafted a homemade Valentine's Day card for my mother. In the process, I felt like a little boy all over again.
Morning
Sales tax revenues continue slide
City could face multi-million dollar budget cuts if downward trend continues
The city's December 2008 sales tax report showed a decline in sales tax collections for the month, from $2.56 million in 2007 to $2.33 million in 2008.
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by Margaret Hair
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Stories
Nordic team looks for strong finish
The Steamboat Springs High School Nordic skiing team travels today to Eldora for its final competition of the season. Evidence the team has enjoyed a good season already is set in stone, however.
2nd quarter dooms Sailors girls basketball
The Rifle High School girls basketball team weathered the early storm, then brought a storm of its own Friday against Steamboat Springs High School.
Sailors continue league dominance with 54-45 win against Bears
Teams don't win 41 straight Western Slope League games without finding almost every possible way to win.
Sailors topple Eagles in hockey, 4-0
Big 2nd period determines Steamboat win
After a lackadaisical first period Friday against Pine Creek High School, Steamboat started to move, pass the puck and create opportunities.
Booster club to help 4-H, fair
Routt County Fair Board decides Thursday to form funding group
Routt County's 4-H supporters hope the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club model works for them. The Routt County Fair Board decided at its meeting Thursday night to form a similar booster club to raise money for 4-H and the fairgrounds in Hayden.
Breckenridge eyes home sizes
Council takes heat for its preservation proposal
Breckenridge officials want to restrict home sizes to preserve neighborhood character, but public concerns have led to a task force aimed at finding a consensus.
Frontier flights not affected by crash
Crash near Buffalo, N.Y., involved model that flies to YVRA
A spokesman for Frontier Airlines said Friday that the fatal crash of a Continental Express flight east of Buffalo, N.Y., on Thursday night has not impacted operations of its daily flights between Denver and Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Vail to discuss affordable housing, budget cuts
Work force homes in Vail should be priced mostly in the $300,000 to $350,000 range and consist of condominiums and townhomes, according to a study.
Pee Wee Adventures returns
City to restore child activity program with increased fees
With a daily fee increase from $12 to $19, the city of Steamboat Springs' Pee Wee Adventures program has been reinstated after previously falling victim to 2009 budget cuts.
The Record for Feb. 12
1:56 a.m. A 30-year-old Steamboat Springs man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with his license plate obstructed at Seventh and Oak streets. The man was found to be in possession of cocaine while he was being booked at Routt County Jail, and he also was charged with possession of a Schedule 2 controlled substance and introducing contraband.
Steamboat briefs: Dance Theatre seeking sponsors for March show
The Steamboat Dance Theatre is seeking sponsors for the 37th annual March concert. Sponsorships help the nonprofit organization purchase costumes and offset performance costs.
Tom Ross: Valentines special on Oregon homesteads
Grandma killed a rattlesnake on the way to school one day
I'm not certain what came over me last week, but I crafted a homemade Valentine's Day card for my mother. In the process, I felt like a little boy all over again.
Hybrid bus enters service
January transit numbers continue to humble SST records
A local cyclist zoomed by City Hall and cheered Thursday as Operations Manager Jonathan Flint showed off the latest addition to Steamboat Springs Transit's fleet.
Water meter hopes are high
Oak Creek Town Board optimistic about installation project
Although Oak Creek town officials have yet to hire a consultant to guide them through a proposed water meter installation project, it's looking very likely that the town will be able to make good on that goal, Mayor J. Elliott said Friday.
Eagle County debuts 'Life At Its Peak' slogan
Residents able to vote on logo online until 5 p.m. Monday
More than a year after Eagle County officials hired a consultant to come up with a new brand for the county, residents can now see what their tax dollars paid for.
Suspected drug dealers arrested Friday
Undercover officers, confidential sources lead to 2 local men
Two Steamboat Springs men were arrested Friday on suspicion of drug charges after selling marijuana to undercover officers or confidential sources, according to the All Crimes Enforcement Team.
Hayden boys, girls dominate Soroco
Boys win, 47-42, and girls win, 55-39
The Tigers have been streaky all season, and they capped another week of ups and downs Friday in Oak Creek. Just one week after getting demolished at home by Meeker, Hayden beat Soroco High School.
Yampa Valley has new Partner
Nowak takes over as executive director of indicators group
After 12 years of continuously taking the pulse of the Yampa Valley, Audrey Danner is ready to hand over the stethoscope to a new executive director of Yampa Valley Partners.
