Stories for March 18, 2009

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Williams sentenced to eight years for Alpine Bank theft

Conspirator in $1.3 million embezzlement gets same time in jail as Terri Dawn Moody Fatka

Judge Paul McLimans said Pamela Jean Williams and Terri Dawn Moody Fatka were "two rotten peas in a rotten pod" in his sentencing for Williams, who pleaded guilty in December to the theft of $1.3 million from Alpine Bank.

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Former Sailor helps college hockey team to national title

Miranda Schrock played on the Steamboat Springs High School boys hockey team her senior year. Now, the 2008 graduate can add another accomplishment to her resume.

Sailors boys lacrosse team still perfect with 8-5 win

Steamboat squad tops Aspen after comeback on road

Despite tired legs and an early deficit, the Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team was able to hang on for an 8-5 win at Aspen on Monday. The win improved Steamboat to 4-0 on the season.

Thurston mushing through the night in Iditarod

Oak Creek musher still on Iditarod course; nudges up to 48th

After a longer-than-expected trip, Oak Creek resident and Iditarod competitor Tom Thurston reached the Eagle Island checkpoint early Tuesday.

Business leaders in Vail preach optimism

Excellent customer service and a positive attitude will help Vail businesses quickly return to prosperity when the country's recession ends, business leaders said Tuesday.

Steamboat briefs: Destination ImagiNation Hayden team going to state

Hayden's Destination ImagiNation teams placed third, fifth and ninth at a regional tournament Saturday in New Castle.

Police station ahead of schedule

Interior painting process mostly finished at new Hayden building, Birch said

Hayden police might move into their new building a bit early, Chief Ray Birch said. Construction is running about a week and a half ahead of schedule and about $1,100 under budget, Birch said Tuesday.

The Record for March 16

12:29 a.m. A traffic stop at mile marker 140 on U.S. Highway 40 resulted in an arrest. A 40-year-old La Verkin, Utah, man was arrested on earlier littering charges.

Atira Group raises its offer

Firm suggests additional $235,000 for affordable housing

The Atira Group plans to contribute an additional $235,000 to affordable housing in a bid to loosen the tie vote that blocked approval of its Thunderhead project last month.

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Joanne Palmer: Pumping you up

Psst! Have you heard the latest? The big brouhaha rocking the nation's capital is the First Lady's biceps. Dubbed "Bicep-gate" by the media, the Maelstrom seems to be about whether Michelle should be wearing sleeveless dresses in February that reveal her toned arms.

Our View: New signs for the times

Although the economic crisis alone is not significant reason to allow or encourage deviation from Steamboat Springs' sign code, it is bringing to light potential shortfalls in existing downtown signage and the code itself.

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Steamboat man arrested in break-in

Police: Suspect was taking painkillers from Lyon's Corner Drug

A Steamboat Springs man is accused of breaking into Lyon's Corner Drug on Monday night and trying to take painkillers. Steamboat Springs police said Christopher Timmerman, 23, used a hammer to break a window on the western side of the building at 840 Lincoln Ave.