Stories for October 2, 2009

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Early Morning

New ski films take center stage

Teton Gravity Research, Telemark Skier Magazine to screen new films this weekend

Click on the headline to watch trailers of new ski films by Teton Gravity Research and Telemark Skier Magazine. TGR's "Re:Session" plays at 7 p.m. tonight at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort ballroom.

Afternoon

Watch the game LIVE

We're experiencing technical difficulties with the feed from Legacy Stadium in Aurora. Go to KBCR.com or 1230 AM on your radio to listen to the game.

Early Morning

Educational services provider asks school districts for funds

BOCES faces a nearly $317,000 deficit in its 2008-09 budget

The Northwest Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services has a nearly $317,000 deficit in its 2008-09 budget and is asking its member districts to pick up the tab.

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Steamboat volleyball hits critical stretch in season

Steamboat Springs hosts Delta, Palisade on back-to-back days

Steamboat, at 7-2 overall and 4-1 in the Western Slope League, welcomes Delta and Palisade for a pair of home games. Steamboat plays Delta at 6:30 p.m. today and Palisade at 1 p.m. Saturday. Both games are at Steamboat Springs High School.

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UV Hippo to jam in Steamboat

Michigan-based jam band plays at least 2 music styles at a time

The guys in Ultraviolet Hippopotamus rely on solid instrumental skills to give their long-running jam sessions a little structure. Scheduled for free shows today and Saturday at The Tugboat Grill & Pub, the six-man jam band has been playing shows with a rotating lineup for about four years.

Craig woman accused of embezzling would receive no jail time

Plea agreement has judge unhappy

The Craig woman accused of embezzling more than $30,000 from a Steamboat Springs realty company reached an agreement to keep her out of jail, but District Judge Shelly Hill said she's not happy with the arrangement.

The Record for Sept. 30

12:31 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a noise complaint in the 1300 block of Dream Island Plaza where a person reportedly was banging on walls and doors. Officers issued a ticket for disturbing the quiet enjoyment of the home.

Steamboat briefs: US 40 construction slows because of old roadwork

Jody Patten, spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Transportation's U.S. Highway 40 construction project, said crews are finding layers of old roadwork, slowing progress down Lincoln Avenue.

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Educational services provider asks school districts for funds

BOCES faces a nearly $317,000 deficit in its 2008-09 budget

The Northwest Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services has a nearly $317,000 deficit in its 2008-09 budget and is asking its member districts to pick up the tab.

New city editor, features reporter at Pilot & Today

There's been a shuffling of leadership in the newsroom at the Steamboat Pilot & Today. Effective today, Mike Lawrence is the newspaper's business and features reporter. Blythe Terrell takes over as city editor.

Soda Creek principal to take extended leave

Celia Dunham and Michele Miller to fill in for Judy Harris

The co-principals at Strawberry Park Elementary School, and Steamboat Springs School District Superintendent Shalee Cunningham, will fill in at Soda Creek Elementary School during an extended absence for Principal Judy Harris.

Town Council OKs 1st reading of fee increase

Hayden draws line between rates, water loss

Hayden's leaders moved ahead Thursday on a water rate increase for residents. The Hayden Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would raise base rates 19 percent, to $19 per month for most customers and $11.40 per month for seniors. Usage rates would not change.

Nordic combined athletes Lodwick, Demong honored

Todd Lodwick, Bill Demong named 'Competitors of the Year'

U.S. Nordic combined athletes Bill Demong and Todd Lodwick were named the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame Competitors of the Year last week.

Soroco football seeking 5-0 record

The first four games of the season have brought an astonishing collection of offensive displays from the Soroco High School football team.

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Sailors football to battle for league supremacy

At 7 p.m. today, Palisade High School and Steamboat Springs High School will face off at Gardner Field. Both teams are considered an echelon above the rest of the Western Slope League. Each has title aspirations, and while today's game won't determine a whole season, a win could cement an easier road to a potential golden ball in December.

Aspen decides to end H2B visa program

The Aspen Skiing Co.'s decision not to use H2B visas to hire foreign ski and snowboard instructors has put several longtime employees in a bind, according to one of the pros affected.

Fewer absences reported at middle school

Fewer absences at middle school

Steamboat Springs Middle School got an attendance boost Thursday.

Voters, candidates to mingle at forum

Forum to feature moderated questions, election presentation

Tonight's candidates forum will provide voters an opportunity to interact individually and directly with candidates in addition to hearing them answer questions posed by a moderator.

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What to do this week for Oct. 2 to 8

What to do this weekend in Routt County

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First Friday Artwalk listings

This month's First Friday Artwalk features fall colors, a limited-time auction, live music, refreshments and loads of new work at participating galleries, restaurants, retailers and other art venues. All receptions are free and from 5 to 8 p.m. today unless otherwise noted.

Movie times for Oct. 2 to 8

Movie times for Oct. 2 to 8

Tigers football looks to get back in win column

There's nothing like coming home - or at least that's the hope the Hayden High School football team carries into tonight's homecoming game against Paonia. The Tigers and the Eagles face off at 7 p.m. today in Hayden.