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Howelsen Hill begins Monday closures today

Howelsen Hill Ski Area will be closed Mondays for the remainder of the season, beginning today. The city-owned ski area closes for the season March 29. Ski Area Supervisor Jeff Nelson said the decision to close Mondays was a result of the city's most recent efforts to trim its 2009 budget. Nelson said Monday is the day of the week that will affect the public and the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club the least. He noted that the ski area used to be closed Mondays in the 1980s.

"We're kind of moving backwards a little bit in an effort to save money," Nelson said.

Nelson said the city will continue to operate the ski area's chairlift on the weekends. The chairlift did not run at the beginning of the season due to budget cuts.

"As long as we still have adequate snow at the top, we're going to continue to run it on the weekends," Nelson said.

For more information, call Nelson at 879-4300.

United Way announces Arthur Anderson grant

In honor of Arthur E. Anderson and his commitment to our community, Routt County United Way again is awarding its annual high-impact grant in his name, funded by interest earned on the Arthur Anderson Fund, which was established in 2002 by the generous contribution to Routt County United Way from Mr. Anderson's estate.

For 2009, the grant is $10,000. Any 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization providing health and human services in Routt County, that serve Routt County residents, can apply for this award. Applications that address innovative and collaborative efforts are encouraged.

The award is not to be used for day-to-day operations of the applicant and should have measurable outcomes. Applications are due March 20. The recipient will be selected March 27 and announced March 31, Anderson's birthday.

Contact Kelly Stanford, executive director of Routt County United Way, at 879-5605 or kelly@unitedwayroutt.org for details.