Stories for April 4, 2007

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TV18 Video: Steamboat Today News

Nicole Miller of the Steamboat Pilot & Today provides the morning news, which airs on Steamboat Today between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Steamboat TV18. The top headlines include the status of school Superintendent Donna Howell; an arrest of a Hayden man on suspicion of attempted arson; and the City Council's decision to lift a moratorium on new vacation home rentals.

Spillane recovering from recent surgery

Sports briefs for April 4

Steamboat Springs' Johnny Spillane is resting and rehabbing his right shoulder after having surgery to repair a broken bone with cadavers. The former Nordic combined sprint world champion plans to be "ready to roll" for next season.

Sailors serve up win

Steamboat moves past Aspen, prepares for Grand Junction

The members of the Steamboat Springs High School girls tennis team cleared another regional hurdle Tuesday night, downing Aspen, 6-1, at home.

Yampa Town Board Agenda

Yampa Town Board agenda for April 4.

Fund Board to hear Hayden presentation

Second readings of Capital Commission also on agenda for tonight

Representatives from the South Routt and Hayden school districts plan to attend tonight's Education Fund Board meeting to discuss sharing in future half-cent sales tax dollars.

The Record for April 2

The Record for Monday, April 2.

Briefs for April 4

The Routt County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday decided to commit $25,000 in taxpayer dollars to the expansion of a vocational education teaching facility in Hayden.

Steven J. Schibline: Misjudgment by CMC

I am writing in regards to a recent article in the Steamboat Today, about CMC's upcoming survey to the community. I would like to bring to the community an issue that I feel all community members should be aware of as they fill out their survey. I have recently learned that CMC will be doubling its fees for many community programs beginning with summer classes in May.

The Rev. David Henderson: 'Locals' article wrong

I write to express my concern with the recent story in the Locals edition highlighting my ministry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Comments attributed to me, both directly (in quotes) and indirectly, consistently misrepresented what I shared with your reporter, Alexis DeLaCruz.

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Permit ban to expire

Old Town Hot Springs waterslides, pools get nod from council

The Steamboat Springs City Council voted Tuesday not to extend the city's 90-day moratorium on vacation home rental permits.

Man arrested on suspicion of arson

A 39-year-old Hayden man was arrested Monday on suspicion of trying to destroy a neighboring business.

Howell's status 'up in the air'

School Board president says conversations ongoing

Steamboat Springs School Board President Denise Connelly made it clear Tuesday that Superintendent Donna Howell's future with the district is not secure.

Easter services

Routt County Easter Services

Our View: D.A. recall isn't warranted

At Issue: Effort to recall district attorney

The effort to recall District Attorney Bonnie Roesink is misguided and could cost taxpayers thousands unnecessarily. We urge residents not to sign the recall petitions.

County OKs GRAMNET funds

$10,800 to come from general fund for administrative costs

Despite losing the support of the Routt County Sheriff's Office, the Greater Routt and Moffat Narcotics Enforcement Team received a boost in funding Tuesday after two county commissioners voted in favor of giving the drug task force $10,800 for administrative costs.

Mike Lawrence: A slice of the GOP pie

Udall: Dems appeal to Western values

What better place to write a column about Mark Udall than a bustling coffee shop in downtown Boulder.

Ski area phasing out discounted pass for young seniors

Few people look forward to becoming senior citizens. However, in the Yampa Valley there was consolation to be taken from the knowledge that their 65th birthdays meant skiers and snowboarders were eligible for a discounted season pass at the Steamboat Ski Area. Now, the valley's newest senior citizens are adjusting to the news that the "young seniors pass," which cost $429 for the 2006-07 ski season, is being phased out.