Stories for February 17, 2009

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Atira seeks green light

Thunderhead project requests number of code variances

One of the most anticipated redevelopment projects at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area will seek a final green light from the Steamboat Springs City Council today. The Atira Group has decided to submit separate development applications for its Ski Time Square and Thunderhead Lodge projects, with the 390,000-square-foot Thunderhead site coming first. The application anticipates 100 residential units averaging about 2,300 square feet, along with two restaurants and shops totaling 13,339 square feet in commercial space.

Johnson family greets LaDue

Airman's squadron commander flew American flag around Iraq

Rebekah LaDue expected to see her mother, sister, niece and nephews when she arrived Monday in Hayden. She didn't expect to see Tyler Johnson. The 10-year-old came to Yampa Valley Regional Airport with his mother, Shara, and his sister, Tehya, to greet LaDue. The Air Force airman 1st class returned from Iraq, where she had been deployed since August.

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Lost snowmobilers safe in North Routt

Group of 13 from Chicago area became disoriented near Forest Service Road 409

Thirteen snowmobilers who reported themselves lost in North Routt County on Tuesday afternoon made their way back to safety at about 4 p.m., according to Routt County Search and Rescue.

More job cuts at Intrawest

Ski resort operator lays off corporate employees

Canada's Intrawest Corp. laid off more corporate employees this week, with most of the cuts coming at its Vancouver headquarters and a few jobs being eliminated at its regional office in Golden.

Jensens confirmed as suspects in marijuana case

Steamboat couple accused of growing, distributing drugs

Steamboat Springs couple David W. and Marie Sellitto Jensen were confirmed Tuesday as the suspects in a marijuana growth and distribution operation discovered at their Old Town home on Feb. 7.

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Parachute man seriously injured in US 40 crash

Driver ejected after colliding with semitrailer Tuesday morning

A Parachute man sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning when he was ejected from his Jeep Cherokee after colliding with a semitrailer on U.S. Highway 40.

Steamboat basketball looks to finish strong

Sailors defense will be key in showdown with Moffat County Bulldogs

There will be a lot on the line when the Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team strolls into Moffat County High School today.

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Jimmy Westlake: Stalking the Unicorn

The late-winter sky is sparkling with bright stars. Wintertime's showpiece, Orion the Hunter, boasts two luminaries, Betelgeuse at his shoulder and Rigel at his foot. His two canine companions each show off a bright star, Sirius and Procyon.

Sports briefs: Nordic skiers fly to Cup win

11 Winter Sports Club skiers headed to next month's nationals

The Nordic division of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club wrapped up its best regular season in more than a decade during the weekend, and now the program is preparing to send a strong contingent to next month's Junior Nationals competition.

The Record for Feb. 15

Sunday, Feb. 15

Steamboat Briefs: VNA offering pneumonia vaccine to adults

The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association is now offering pneumonia vaccines, newly recommended for adults who smoke or have asthma.

Expert to speak about health

Dr. David Katz to encourage wellness during evening lecture

David Katz, a well-known nutritionist and researcher, will give advice on how to maintain or restore a healthy lifestyle during a free speech at Steamboat Springs High School from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight.

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Redmond glad to serve town

Hayden youths need more recreation opportunities, trustee says

Tim Redmond was surprised when no one stepped up to run for the Hayden Town Board of Trustees Trace Musgrave left the seven-member board for job reasons last fall. Redmond asked Trustee Tom Rogalski about signing on, and the board appointed him to the seat Feb. 5.

Crash investigation not yet started

Airport manager says icy patches on runway were normal

An investigation into what led an airplane to skid off the runway at Steamboat Springs Airport on Sunday morning is yet to begin.

City, county officials plan energy audit

Projected savings could help energy-efficient improvements

Routt County and the city of Steamboat Springs have contracted with an engineering firm to conduct an energy audit that ultimately could lead to various green improvements to government facilities.

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Tom Ross: Try Denver's cultural offerings

Haven't left Steamboat since October? Time to get out of Dodge

You know you've spent too many consecutive days in the 'Boat when you find yourself walking down Sherman Street in downtown Denver and craning your neck upward to gawk at the really, really tall bank buildings.

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Moffat County, Hayden groups join for airport tourism display

Donna Hellyer, 75, has spent almost a decade at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport helping tourists plan their vacations.

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Atira seeks green light

Thunderhead project requests number of code variances

One of the most anticipated redevelopment projects at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area will seek a final green light from the Steamboat Springs City Council today. The Atira Group has decided to submit separate development applications for its Ski Time Square and Thunderhead Lodge projects, with the 390,000-square-foot Thunderhead site coming first. The application anticipates 100 residential units averaging about 2,300 square feet, along with two restaurants and shops totaling 13,339 square feet in commercial space.

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Johnson family greets LaDue

Airman's squadron commander flew American flag around Iraq

Rebekah LaDue expected to see her mother, sister, niece and nephews when she arrived Monday in Hayden. She didn't expect to see Tyler Johnson. The 10-year-old came to Yampa Valley Regional Airport with his mother, Shara, and his sister, Tehya, to greet LaDue. The Air Force airman 1st class returned from Iraq, where she had been deployed since August.