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New skatepark in Steamboat almost ready for riders
Parks supervisor: Workday could help to take care of facility’s final details
Volunteers are needed during a workday at the new concrete skatepark on the west end of the Yampa River Core Trail behind the Routt County Justice Center. The workday is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1.
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by John F. Russell
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City upholds base area contract
Duckels keeps project; Native, Connell to receive reimbursement for bid work
City officials reaffirmed Duckels Construction’s $4.5 million contract for base area work Tuesday after two other contractors withdrew their protest provided they receive compensation for their bid work and that the city not use the controversial bid process again.
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by Mike Lawrence
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Stories
OSHA fines Duckels in Steamboat death
Construction company will fight citation related to Brady Meier’s death
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Duckels did not install an irrigation system safely and did not adequately train its employees about the hazards of pressurized pipes. The construction company plans to appeal the citation, which includes two violations and $7,000 in fines.
New skatepark in Steamboat almost ready for riders
Parks supervisor: Workday could help to take care of facility’s final details
Volunteers are needed during a workday at the new concrete skatepark on the west end of the Yampa River Core Trail behind the Routt County Justice Center. The workday is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1.
Steamboat Golf Club to officially open for play Friday
The doldrums of spring are about to end. The Steamboat Golf Club officially will open Friday — the first area course to open. The course will open to members only. But Friday tee times that remain open as of 5 p.m. today will be open to the public.
Parks district enters picture in Oak Creek
Town Board to discuss creation of recreation entity
The Oak Creek Town Board will discuss the potential of creating a South Routt County parks and recreation district during its meeting Thursday.
The Record for April 19, 2010
Monday, April 19
Steamboat Briefs: VNA encourages student meningitis vaccinations
Saturday is World Meningitis Day. Vaccination is the best way to help protect students from meningococcal meningitis, according to information from the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association.
South Routt van pool riders a loyal group
Fledgling commuter program, though small, proves effective
Stacy Hayes is entitled to a free roundtrip to and from work every day — she is the designated driver for the Routt County Van Pool that delivers commuters daily from South Routt to Steamboat and back. But she prefers to share the benefit among her friends on the commuter van.
Jimmy Westlake: ‘The Southern Cross’
Although it is the tiniest of the 88 official constellations, the Southern Cross' reputation is larger than most, even though most people living in the Northern Hemisphere have never seen it. Its likeness adorns the flags of New Zealand and Australia.
City upholds base area contract
Duckels keeps project; Native, Connell to receive reimbursement for bid work
City officials reaffirmed Duckels Construction’s $4.5 million contract for base area work Tuesday after two other contractors withdrew their protest provided they receive compensation for their bid work and that the city not use the controversial bid process again.
Our View: Down payment program merits praise
The Yampa Valley Housing Authority’s down payment assistance program has started distributing loans, and that’s excellent news. The affordable housing discussion in Routt County and Steamboat Springs often has raised more questions than answers, but this down payment assistance program is one much-needed tool in the toolbox.
Steamboat's urban boundary questioned
City, county officials take 1st steps toward new growth policies
Before city and county officials decide how the community should grow, Routt County Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak said Tuesday night, a more pressing question could be whether Steamboat residents want the city to grow at all.
Hayden School Board to discuss teacher contracts
Administration to recommend not renewing 1 probationary job
The Hayden School Board tonight is set to consider whether to renew contracts for probationary and nonprobationary licensed staff.
