Stories for November 13, 2006

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Rookie begins season on U.S. snowboarding halfpipe team

Steamboat's Matt Ladley might have gotten the call in May, but the reality of being part of the 2006-07 U.S. snowboarding halfpipe team is just beginning to set in.

Details set for quarterfinal

Steamboat Springs will face Pueblo County in the second round of state football playoffs at 1 p.m. Saturday in Pueblo.

Lopez, Hill lead forensics team

The Steamboat Springs High School forensics team placed fifth, and four individual members placed in the top four at the Moffat County Invitational Tournament on Saturday in Craig.

Vocational building on Hayden agenda

The popularity of Hayden High School's vocational programs is not in doubt, but questions as to the program's direction are being discussed.

Wheels rolling on '07 budget

The 2007 Routt County budget is nearing completion.

The Record for Nov. 12

12:47 a.m. A woman reported a suspicious incident at a business in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue. Lights were on at the business, but police discovered nothing suspicious.

Briefs for Nov. 14

Applications for designation to the Routt County Register of Historic Properties are due in the Routt County commissioners office, second floor of the Courthouse Annex, by Nov. 22. Call Dee Bolton at 879-9046.

Police advice: Slow down

By 4 p.m. Monday, Steamboat Springs police had responded to 16 weather-related car accidents.

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Another first at airport

Baggage screening machines arrive in Yampa Valley

Passengers at Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden can feel a little more at ease. On Monday, workers at the airport unloaded crates containing three, $350,000 Reveal CT-80 baggage screening machines that are part of an automated system for detecting explosives.

Tom Ross: Snow gods bring it on

Heavy winter storm has me thinking dejà vu all over again

Veterans Day 2005 produced a steady overnight rain that caused skiers and riders across Northwest Colorado to wake up grumpy and cursing the snow gods. Little did they know that by March they would be baking cookies for the gods.

Council may ask county for help

Meeting planned to discuss money

Steamboat Springs City Council President Ken Brenner wants Routt County to help pay for a new community center.

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Video: Morning News Update

An analysis of the 2006 election returns shows a decided shift to the left for Routt County. ampa Valley Recycles honored a group of five businesses and organizations. The Routt County United Way and Wells Fargo Bank are sponsoring the Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Community Center. In Sports, The Steamboat Springs Sailors have advanced to the second round of the Class 3A football playoffs. Brought to you by Coleman Cook and Sharon Pace-Ward of Colorado Group Realty in Steamboat Springs.

Championships end at tennis center

The 2006 Steamboat City Mixed Doubles Championship wrapped up play Sunday at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs.

Hockey tourney wraps up

Three local youth hockey teams finished play in the 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Rumble on Sunday.

Quick start helps Sailor football

Steamboat Springs football coach Aaron Finch said in playoff football it's probably more important to finish games fast than start fast.

Luke Graham: Gamblin' man

I love high school football.

Children, students bring Halloween spirit to seniors

Bring together 12 senior citizens, 18 high school honor students and nearly 100 costume-clad children and you have one heck of a Halloween party.

Knowing when it's time to give up the wheel

Bud and Jane Romberg typically see about 20 people in the driver safety classes they teach for drivers 50 and older.

The Record for Satuday, Nov. 11

12:13 a.m. A noise complaint was made at the housing complex near the Steamboat Christian Center. No warnings or citations were issued.

Briefs for Nov. 13

Driving regulations placed on Rabbit Ears Pass

Rabbit Ears Pass was not closed to traffic Sunday, but winter driving regulations were put in place, a deputy with the Routt County Sheriff's Office said Sunday morning.

Card opens communication lines

Mental Health Center launches campaign against depression

In a world where instant messaging and cell phone texting seem second nature to most high school students, it's hard to believe communication still is a problem for youths.

Out of Africa

African dance master offers dance, drumming classes

Candice Lombardo is part of a strong group of local African dancers.

Properties named 'Historic Places'

Two county properties have received historic designation for their contribution to the architectural and historical character of Routt County.

Volunteers needed for dinner

United Way, Wells Fargo sponsor Steamboat Thanksgiving event

The Routt County United Way began its involvement in the Community Thanksgiving Dinner more than a decade ago and executive director Mark Andersen doesn't see an end in sight.

A chat with Oak Creek's Kathy 'Cargo' Rodeman

Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman served as Oak Creek's mayor from April 2002 until this past month, when she resigned in a dispute with the Town Board and some town employees. She has since changed her mind and wants to rescind her resignation. She sat down Friday for a chat with steamboatpilot.com. Below is a partial transcript of that chat:

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Recyclers honored

America Recycles Day is Wednesday in Routt County

Yampa Valley Recycles honored a group of five businesses and organizations during a presentation at Tuesday's Steamboat Springs City Council meeting.