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Council annexes Steamboat 700
Possibility of referendum election still looms
The Steamboat Springs City Council voted 4-3 late Tuesday night to approve the annexation of Steamboat 700, a project that ultimately is expected to bring about 2,000 homes, 380,000 square feet of commercial space and 4,700 residents to the western edge of the city.
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by Brandon Gee
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Hermacinski raises most cash
Incumbent leads City Council fundraising by more than $9,000
Steamboat Springs City Council member Cari Hermacinski reported $15,089 in fundraising since July in her bid for re-election, outpacing her opponent and second-highest fundraiser Kevin Bennett by more than $9,000.
Commissioners promise to hold gravel pit to strict conditions
On Tuesday night, County Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak told developer Ed MacArthur of Steamboat Sand and Gravel that he would be asked to live up to most of the same stringent requirements placed on an applicant four years ago before winning a permit to mine gravel along the Yampa River south of Steamboat Springs.
Soccer team plays to 2nd tie against Battle Mountain this season
The Western Slope soccer race will go down to the final week after Battle Mountain and Steamboat Springs played to their second 1-1 draw of the season Tuesday night in Edwards.
Sailors tennis prepares for state
Sailors coach focuses on 1st round, which starts at 9 a.m. Thursday
The state tennis tournament starts at 9 a.m. Thursday and runs through Saturday in Pueblo. A young but experienced Steamboat team enters the tournament as an under-the-radar type of team.
Tigers volleyball downs Rams in 4
Hayden used a dominating first couple of games Tuesday to outlast cross-county rival Soroco, winning in four games, 25-11, 25-9, 18-25 and 25-21.
Sisters in Steamboat Weekend to begin today in Steamboat
Event to include motivational workshops, store specials
On Saturday morning, Steamboat Springs counselor Diane McCrann will ask a group of women a question that seems to draw a lot of interest: "Are you living the life you imagined?" Her one-hour Saturday workshop has been one of the most popular sessions among women registering for Mainstreet Steamboat Springs' inaugural Sisters in Steamboat Weekend, which is scheduled Friday through Sunday.
The Record for Oct. 13, 2009
Monday, Oct. 13
Steamboat Briefs: Big Head Todd to play free concert Dec. 23 at ski area
Big Head Todd & the Monsters will play a free concert Dec. 23 in Gondola Square at Steamboat Ski Area during the U.S. Olympic Trials in Freestyle & Nordic Combined Skiing, scheduled for Dec. 23 and 24.
Investigation into construction death is ongoing
Memorial for Brady Meier set for Thursday
The investigation into the construction site accident that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Hayden resident Brady Meier continues as family and friends plan a memorial for him.
Sports briefs: Olympic trials in Steamboat in December
The U.S. Ski Team has released the dates for the U.S. Freestyle and U.S. Nordic combined Olympic Team trials, which will be held in December in Steamboat Springs.
Sailors cross-country looks to regional meet
Team prepares with midweek meet in Rifle
Sailors cross-country coach Andy Reust is hoping a midweek meet in Rifle will give his runners one last challenge before they gear up for the regional meet.
Tom and Nancy Burnham: Fond memories
It was great to hear about Rod and the Ski Haus ("Ski Haus turns 40," Oct. 9 Steamboat Today). It brought back fond memories of the early years of the shop and ski area.
City Clerk's office to process candidate fundraising totals today
Steamboat Springs City Clerk Julie Franklin said campaign finance reports for local candidates will be available today.
Alicia Bernat: Thanks, Lorna Farrow
My sister, Aileen Sandstedt, shared with me the Lorna Lou Farrow Memorial Scholarship Fun Shoot featured in the Steamboat Pilot & Today a couple of weeks ago. We were inspired by Lorna's passion to shoot and her commitment to share that passion with others, particularly women.
Joanne Palmer: Football, I'm just not into you
Sorry, Broncos, but I don't care about your season
Lock me up. Throw away the key. Revoke my Colorado driver's license. I don't like football. I don't watch football. I am not a Broncos fan.
BOCES board hears possible solutions
Measures would address overspending and increased assessments
The board of directors for the Northwest Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services didn't take action Monday night to address overspending $317,000 in its $4.1 million 2008-09 budget.
DA's office plans to keep Johnson case
Former police detective makes 1st court appearance
Elizabeth Oldham, 14th Judicial District Attorney, said her office does not plan to seek a special prosecutor to handle the case against a former Craig police detective facing felony charges. Ken Johnson, a police department veteran, worked closely with prosecutors on various cases until he resigned from his position Sept. 8.
Steamboat Springs Orchestra begins $100K campaign
Fundraising drive to help nonprofit pay for concert, artist costs
A chamber music concert and dinner Thursday will be the start of a $100,000 capital campaign for the Steamboat Springs Orchestra.
VNA cuts adult flu vaccines
Remaining stock only available to children as production halts
The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association says its remaining stock of seasonal flu vaccine is reserved for children, under a distribution agreement with the state. The shortage means no adults will receive seasonal flu shots from the VNA.
School Board candidates speak at forum
Hopefuls give answers about class size, BOCES, district's future
Despite decreasing funding and tighter budgets, candidates for the Steamboat Springs School Board said opportunities abound for the school district.
Our View: New taxes make sense for Hayden
As planning and growth issues continue to affect the entire county, particularly areas west of Steamboat Springs city limits, it's important that the town of Hayden has a strong, well-funded government. As such, we think Referendums 2A and 2B are reasonable tax measures that will help Hayden boost its slim coffers by tapping into its most valuable economic resource - Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
