Stories for November 16, 2004

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Town Board will discuss water rates and tap fees

The Hayden Town Board on Thursday will discuss several measures that could affect how much residents and businesses pay for water.

Our View: Ice rink project commendable

The town of Oak Creek is to be commended for its project to provide shelter for the town's ice rink.

City moves forward on URA

The Steamboat Springs City Council agreed to move forward with forming an urban renewal authority by sending out public information notices and ordering a blight study.

Mountain West request denied

Landscaping operation could be closed at current location

Routt County commissioners on Tuesday denied a landowner's request that would have let a landscaping business on his property expand and could have brought it into compliance with county rules.

Pingpong club fights rate hike

For 20 years, Greg Binsfeld has provided an avenue for area table tennis players to get their serve on during long Routt County winters.

Nancy Nagler: A sensitive subject

I have read with concern the articles about Herb Allair, the homeless man who assaulted a volunteer with Lift-Up, and am responding to a few of the statements in the excellent article about him by Susan Cunningham in Sunday's Steamboat Pilot.

Humidity hinders Howelsen snow making

When it comes to making snow at Howelsen Hill, it's all about the physics.

Transactions for Oct. 31 to Nov. 8

FORPAR INVESTMENTS, LLC TO SPEICH, JEFFERY E. AND SPEICH, LAUREL A. FOR CHAMPAGNE LODGE AT TRAPPEURS CROSSING RESORT UNIT: 3201 - $382,000

Board looks for transportation director

The Hayden School District will be searching for a new transportation director to replace Bob Anderson, who resigned about three weeks ago after almost a year on the job.

City talks bears

Council agrees to enforce existing ordinance before making new one

The Steamboat Springs City Council decided it wants to strengthen its bear ordinance, but it's not ready to require all residents to have bear-proof trash cans.

Briefs for Nov. 17

Two-year-old assault reported at middle school A third-degree sexual assault case involving a middle school girl was reported to the Steamboat Springs Police Department on Monday.

Building Permits for Nov. 1 to 5

Steamboat Springs Bradley & Kathryn Hoefer 2680 Jacob Circle Owner/Contractor Warehouse $209,000

Recognition given to 4 volleyball teammates

Four players from the Steamboat Springs volleyball team received postseason recognition from Western Slope League coaches.

Routt County's final election count is in

The tally of Routt County's votes in the 2004 election was finished officially Tuesday.

Seniors leading speech team

If Saturday's tournament in Fort Collins was a test for the Steamboat Springs High School speech and debate team, then its members passed with flying colors.

The Record for Nov. 17

Monday, Nov. 15 2:50 a.m. Yelling and banging were reported in the 3000 block of Columbine Drive. The noisemakers were warned and advised.

Police blotter for Nov. 17

Tuesday, Nov. 9 Noon A man who reportedly was fighting with his wife in Hayden made a suicidal comment via the phone that concerned his daughter. Officers checked on the man and found him to be OK.

Chix pick up their first win

The Steamboat Chix with Stix women's hockey team picked up its first win of the 2004-05 season Saturday in Denver.

Senior to play at Mines

Cavanagh lands spot at Golden school

Stacy Cavanagh was less than 48 hours from her scheduled knee surgery. She had a decision to make: repair the knee for her future or forgo the surgery, wear a knee brace and try to play her senior season of volleyball.

Ex-racer returns to 'Boat

Former SSWSC skier takes director role

During his ski-racing career, the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club had a profound effect on John Marno.

County changes insurance to Pacificare

Routt County commissioners decided Tuesday to change the county's health insurance provider from Anthem to Pacificare, facing increased costs no matter which provider they chose.