Stories for March 2, 2009

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Afternoon

District charging former employees for credit monitoring

Some retired teachers say it's outrageous for them to be charged a $40 fee to protect Social Security numbers that were on a laptop stolen last week from district offices.

Early Morning

Proposed project at base of ski area could break ground this year

Loui Antonucci: City Council not planning to fund project

The committee shaping the course of new public improvements at the base of Steamboat Ski Area isn't ready to give up on beginning construction on a pedestrian promenade this year.

Stories

Moose incident underscores potential dangers

Spectators at ski area catch confused moose on tape as it wanders amongst skiers. Increasing number of encounters between moose and humans likely to continue, wildlife officials say.

District charging former employees for credit monitoring

Some retired teachers say it's outrageous for them to be charged a $40 fee to protect Social Security numbers that were on a laptop stolen last week from district offices.

20-year-old dies after party

Steamboat man's Sunday morning death under investigation

A 20-year-old Steamboat Springs man was pronounced dead of unknown causes early Sunday morning at Yampa Valley Medical Center.

Aging Well: Discuss precious possessions sooner than later

Sometimes it helps to be outspoken when making important decisions. At least that was the case for Bobbi Beall, who got together with her two sisters and mother to decide how to divide their mother's possessions.

Eagle County is going green

Officials: More hybrids a goal

What is it, exactly, that makes Eagle County such a great place to live?

Charter school supporters forming committees

Stagecoach proponents to explore options, submit application to district for 2010-11 academic year

The steering committee has set a goal of submitting its charter application to the South Routt School District by Aug. 15, and if it decides a school is feasible, opening the charter school in some form for the 2010-11 school year, steering committee member Kim Rabon said Saturday.

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Deb Babcock: Common plant problems in Steamboat

All of a sudden, your lush, beautiful houseplant is looking like the shriveled, cobwebbed cake from Miss Haversham's wedding dinner. Is its decrepit appearance caused by lack of grooming, a forgotten sustenance or something more sinister?

Monday Medical: Keep your joints moving

If you have reached middle age, you may be experiencing some pain and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis.

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Proposed project at base of ski area could break ground this year

Loui Antonucci: City Council not planning to fund project

The committee shaping the course of new public improvements at the base of Steamboat Ski Area isn't ready to give up on beginning construction on a pedestrian promenade this year.

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Local skiers come just short of Telemark title in nationals

There was plenty of goofing around Sunday during the dual slalom event at Howelsen Hill that wrapped up the U.S. Telemark National Championships.

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Cultures unite at charity soccer game

Tournament serves as fundraiser for Brazilian children

Just because Sunday's international soccer games centered on cultural understanding and uniting around the sport for a good cause did not mean that long-standing soccer rivalries took a back seat.

The Record for Feb. 28, 2009

12:22 a.m. Steamboat police assisted a motorist at Pine Grove Road and Rollingstone Drive.