Stories for December 2, 2003

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City wants justice center in town

The Steamboat Springs City Council agreed to send a second letter to Routt County Commissioners urging them not to build the judicial facility west of town.

City OKs 3 more firefighters

In a ping-pong decision, the Steamboat Springs City Council said it would fund three additional firefighters and EMS personnel, which meant cutting $100,000 from the already approved 2004 budget.

Fatjo gets year for ACZ break-in

A 25-year-old Hayden man who pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal trespass was sentenced to one year in prison and one year of parole.

GOP plurality narrowed

High Court ruling gives 3rd Congressional District 7,500 fewer

Monday's Colorado Supreme Court ruling means that when voters pick a new congressman in the state's sprawling Third Congressional District next November, the Republican plurality could be 7,500 fewer than it might have been.

Video project interviews begin Friday

Residents encouraged to participate

Hayden residents who want their voices and opinions heard about Hayden's past and future just need to step up to the microphone.

Tree lighting continues in owner's memory

Spencer Corner illuminated in Saturday ceremony

For more than 25 years, David Spencer has lit with strings of lights a now 70-foot spruce tree in his Fourth Street front yard on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and he'd keep it lit until 12 days after Christmas.

Our view: Redistricting redo

The Colorado Supreme Court's ruling Monday is a warning to both political parties that their efforts are better spent trying to serve, rather than manipulate, the state's voters.

Playing with confidence

On days such as Tuesday, when practice is a walkthrough, coach Kelly Meek's voice remains classroom-like. On days such as Monday, when he's instructing the Steamboat Springs boys team on the finer points of defense, the volume is suited more for a raucous gym.

Happenings for Dec. 3

WEDNESDAY n Routt County Republicans will meet at noon in the commissioners meeting room of Routt County Courthouse. Call 870-2891.

Man arrested after 'road rage' accident

A 48-year old Tennessee man was sent to jail Sunday afternoon after allegedly damaging two vehicles in what police called a road rage incident.

School ratings released today

Strawberry Park Elementary was rated 'excellent' last year

Having one excellent school isn't good enough for the Steamboat Springs School District.

Coach: Wrestlers hungrier than ever

Hayden Tigers wrestling coach John Svoboda is excited about the upcoming season. Not only does the team have great upper-classman leadership, but every one of its 13 members are eager to start winning as well, he said.

Residents want town economic council revived

Hayden business owners could get a helping hand if a regional business development organization is re-established.

Briefs for Dec. 3

Ski Touring Center offers skate, cross country clinics The Steamboat Ski Touring Center is offering skate and classic cross country ski clinics throughout the winter. Skate ski clinics will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; the focus is improving technique, and all ability levels are welcome. Cost is $19.

Steve Lewis: Which came first?

I must take exception to Thomas Friedman's syndicated column, which appeared Monday in Steamboat Today.

Sierra View plan on agenda

Oak Creek Town Board will hear details from developers

The Oak Creek Town Board will hold a work session today with developers of the proposed 51-lot Sierra View subdivision to get more detailed information about the proposal.

Festival of Trees is Sunday

Christmas is about giving, and this weekend in Hayden, holiday shoppers can give to many people with a single purchase.

The Record for Dec. 3

Monday, Dec. 1 9:07 a.m. A Steamboat Springs Transit Bus reportedly hit the door of a pickup near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Eighth Street.