Stories for May 7, 2009

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Evening

Steamboat pole vaulter takes third in Grand Junction

Jaime Winter must wait until the end of the weekend to see if she qualified for the state meet in Denver

Jaime Winter clears 8 feet but must play waiting game to see if her season-best jump of 8-6 is good enough to qualify for the state meet in Denver later this month.

Afternoon

No charges in semitrailer fire

Blaze blocked U.S. 40 for hours Thursday; no injuries occurred

The driver of a semitrailer that caught fire Thursday afternoon at the base of Rabbit Ears Pass and stopped all traffic for several hours will face no charges, Colorado State Patrol troopers said.

Early Morning

2 local businesses named in top 50 Colorado Companies to Watch

Big Agnes, Boa exemplify Steamboat's entrepreneurial community to state

Two Steamboat Springs companies received a new state award, and Noreen Moore says that's a great sign for the business community.

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On to the championship

Sailors' Swiggart, Bearss advance to state tennis finals

Steamboat Springs High School tennis players Sara Bearss and Kylee Swiggart continued their hot streak, winning this morning's semifinals match to earn a berth in the state championship final in No. 1 doubles. They square off against Greeley West at 9 a.m. Saturday in Pueblo.

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Steamboat pole vaulter takes third in Grand Junction

Jaime Winter must wait until the end of the weekend to see if she qualified for the state meet in Denver

Jaime Winter clears 8 feet but must play waiting game to see if her season-best jump of 8-6 is good enough to qualify for the state meet in Denver later this month.

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No charges in semitrailer fire

Blaze blocked U.S. 40 for hours Thursday; no injuries occurred

The driver of a semitrailer that caught fire Thursday afternoon at the base of Rabbit Ears Pass and stopped all traffic for several hours will face no charges, Colorado State Patrol troopers said.

Flannery ordered to pay $75,270 in restitution

Former Habitat director also gets 90 days in jail for embezzlement

Rochelle "Shelly" Flannery was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay $75,270.90 in restitution after pleading guilty to embezzling money from Routt County Habitat for Humanity.

"Top Chef" coming to Steamboat Wine Festival

Hosea Rosenberg to headline culinary potion of sixth annual wine gathering

Hosea Rosenberg, executive chef at Jax Fish House in Boulder, will headline the culinary portion of the festival, scheduled for July 30 through Aug. 2.

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Bob Bear had strong local ties

Pedestrian killed in Wednesday accident taught at Lowell Whiteman for 25 years

The longtime Steamboat resident passed away at about 8 p.m. from head injuries sustained after he was hit by a pickup while trying to cross U.S. Highway 40 at Pine Grove Road. Bear, 77, died at about 8 p.m. Wednesday in a Denver hospital after the accident that morning in Steamboat.

First Tracks buyers to get relief

City officials will use collected affordable-housing fees to provide down-payment assistance to 12 contract holders at First Tracks at Wildhorse Meadows under a plan outlined by the Steamboat Springs City Council on Tuesday.

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Meth lab found near Dinosaur

ACET leads investigation, site suspected to be inactive

Several local law enforcement agencies, led by the All Crimes Enforcement Team, discovered the remnants of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory Tuesday.

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Tigers, Rams hope for strong regional track meet

Soroco High School and Hayden High School head to Grand Junction on Saturday to compete in the regional track meet.

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2 local businesses named in top 50 Colorado Companies to Watch

Big Agnes, Boa exemplify Steamboat's entrepreneurial community to state

Two Steamboat Springs companies received a new state award, and Noreen Moore says that's a great sign for the business community.

Day care slots become available in Steamboat

Owners, managers say furloughs affecting their business

After months of long waiting lists and filled facilities, Routt County child care centers have found themselves with vacancies in recent weeks.

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Annual horse drive coming through Maybell

Oh, how he loves horses. Donald Broom, 42, has worked at Moffat County's Sombrero Ranches for about a quarter century, and is now a member of the tourism business' management team.

Steamboat briefs: Hayden library holding a book fair through May 18

The Hayden Public Library is holding its annual Scholastic Book Fair during regular library hours through May 18. Books, gifts, school supplies, software and other items are available for purchase.

Hayden to discuss water tank plan

Construction incentives also on tonight's Town Board meeting agenda

Tonight's Hayden Town Board meeting is a crucial one for residents interested in a new water tank for the town.

The Record for May 5

12:42 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to an ambulance request in the 1300 block of Indian Trails for a 17-year-old girl who reportedly was hyperventilating.

Fund Board accepts 2 previously denied projects Wednesday

The Education Fund Board took a second look at two proposals that originally had been scrapped and gave the go-ahead for both projects, at a total of $55,000, during a meeting Wednesday night.

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Steamboat preps for state tennis tourney

Opening rounds of the Class 4A tennis tournament start at 9 a.m. today and continue Friday and Saturday. With 10 Sailors going to the tourney, the team has a shot at finishing in the top five.

Carpenter's Ball to raise money for green housing Saturday

Funds to go toward Habitat for Humanity townhomes on Hilltop Parkway

As its only annual fundraiser, Routt County Habitat for Humanity's Carpenter's Ball always is a critical event for the local affordable housing provider.