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Steamboat 700 vote turnout continues to climb
Election judges processing ballots for annexation decision
Election judges began processing ballots Wednesday for a Steamboat 700 election that could surpass 5,000 votes by city residents. Steamboat Springs City Clerk Julie Franklin said Wednesday afternoon that 2,682 Steamboat residents had voted on the proposed annexation.
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Steamboat's Olympic medalist Johnny Spillane visits Whiteman Primary
In what is likely the beginning of a whirlwind tour, Spillane, a Lowell Whiteman Primary School alumnus, visited the school in the afternoon Wednesday. The U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team member recently returned to Steamboat Springs after winning three silver medals in the just completed Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Hayden boys lead the way as county hoops teams play for state
The Hayden High School boys basketball relived its biggest win of the season, which came Saturday against what had been considered the state’s No. 1 team, undefeated Meeker. Coach Mike Luppes said that will be little more than a footnote if the team can’t realize its next goal.
Brent Boyer: Looking back and forward
Many of you probably noticed the two stories in the Steamboat Pilot & Today last week about the awards the newspaper won for some of its work during the past year. I think the recognition from our peers is newsworthy, particularly when we’re named the best newspaper in our circulation class.
Steamboat freestylers dominate Winter park event
Winter Sports Club skiers earn tops spots
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club freestyle ski program flexed its muscles last weekend with a number of strong individual performances at the divisional championships at Winter Park.
NorAm Cup skiing to begin today at ski area
Event moved to town from Arapahoe Basin because of snow
Arapahoe Basin’s loss turned into Steamboat Springs’ gain. The final event for the NorAm Cup will start today at Mayer’s Mogul Run on Voo Doo ski run at Steamboat Ski Area. Qualification rounds start at 10 a.m. today and Friday, with finals scheduled to begin at about 2 p.m. Today is a singles moguls day, and Friday is a dual moguls day.
The Record for March 2
1:16 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of a fire alarm in the 1700 block of Ranch Road.
Steamboat briefs: South Routt School Board to discuss finances today
The South Routt School Board is scheduled to discuss whether to declare fiscal exigency at tonight’s meeting at the district administrative offices in Oak Creek. If approved, it will be the first legal step for the district to lay off employees before the 2010-11 school year, if it chooses to do so to help address a projected budget shortfall in excess of $472,000.
Steamboat 700 vote turnout continues to climb
Election judges processing ballots for annexation decision
Election judges began processing ballots Wednesday for a Steamboat 700 election that could surpass 5,000 votes by city residents. Steamboat Springs City Clerk Julie Franklin said Wednesday afternoon that 2,682 Steamboat residents had voted on the proposed annexation.
Ski area photographer Larry Pierce featured in Artwalk show
Larry Pierce traded sand for snow when he moved from Hawaii to Steamboat Springs almost 30 years ago. A collection of some of the winter photos he has taken since he made the move is on display at Steamboat Ski & Sport at Howelsen Place.
Education Fund Board approves 2010-11 budget
Commissions to present 2nd reading of specific gifts April 7
The Education Fund Board approved a $2.31 million budget Wednesday night for the 2010-11 school year. The budget sets the allocation amounts for the Technology/Capital and Educational Excellence commissions.
Carol Jean’s paintings at Depot give entry point to viewers
After decades of working in restaurants, longtime Steamboat Springs resident Carol Jean decided to become an artist. She made a commitment to make painting her business, and she paints every day to stay in practice.
Yampa Town Board OKs building fee increases
Several members displeased with higher costs
The Yampa Town Board agreed to go along with fee increases proposed by the Routt County Regional Building Department, but several members were unhappy with the prices. County Building Official Carl Dunham, who through an intergovernmental agreement is also the Yampa building official, told the Town Board on Wednesday that the increases are necessary to maintain service.
Moffat commissioners start work for Swinging Bridge rehabilitation
The Moffat County Commission voted to purchase two new cables to stretch across the Swinging Bridge. The cables, which will be the same diameter as the current ones, will cost $14,855 each and will arrive in about three months.
Steamboat's Olympic medalist Johnny Spillane visits Whiteman Primary
In what is likely the beginning of a whirlwind tour, Spillane, a Lowell Whiteman Primary School alumnus, visited the school in the afternoon Wednesday. The U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team member recently returned to Steamboat Springs after winning three silver medals in the just completed Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.
