Stories for February 12, 2001

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Fire district, city make a deal

Emergency services will see significant upgrades

Fire and ambulance services in Steamboat Springs and the surrounding rural area will receive a significant upgrade as of Jan. 1, 2002, because of a recent agreement between the city and the rural fire protection district, officials from both sides said.

Many call accused janitor a 'good man'

Last week, 49-year-old Chris Neil planned an ice cream party for all the students at Soroco High School, where he works as a janitor. "He was doing it because he really likes the kids," said Principal Richard Coleman, adding that Neil paid for the ice cream out of his relatively modest paycheck.

Winter Carnival's 'last hurrah'

Snowshoe Sunday pits mountain against man (and woman)

For avid outdoor enthusiast Jim Harkness, snowshoe racing is just like running but with some really big shoes.

Local riders dominate at boardercross

It was a good weekend for the members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's snowboard program as the local team dominated a Snowboarder Outreach Society boardercross event held in Breckenridge.

Nite's Rest upset by Alpine Oral and Facial

It wasn't the type of game that you would expect when the top team in the league takes on the bottom team.

Children's museum hosts night of fun

Parents and children get the opportunity to escape each other for a few hours Wednesday night when the Steamboat Springs National Honor Society and Hands-On! Children's Museum host a night of fun.

City Council changes pace

Linkage plan being discussed in new meeting format

With a change of venue comes a change of procedure: The Steamboat City Council, now comfortably entrenched in Centennial Hall, will do away with its weekly work sessions in favor of holding one entire meeting each month devoted to a few large topics.

Bonfils hoping for hearty turnout at drive

Community-minded people in Steamboat Springs will be giving an early Valentine's gift today one that's close to their heart. The Bonfils Blood Center will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Steamboat Springs Airport.

Boy injured during Donkey Jump

A young boy suffered minor injuries after taking a tumble witnessed by dozens of spectators of Sunday's Winter Carnival street events.