Stories for April 26, 2007

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The Record for April 24

7:41 a.m. A 29-year-old Gypsum man was arrested on Colorado Highway 131 near mile marker 40 on suspicion of driving under suspension and speeding.

Briefs for April 26

Position open for Routt County Fair Board

The Routt County Fair Board has a vacancy. The position is for District 2 (Hayden) and expires Dec. 31. While it is not required, the board needs someone to help out in the arena events part of the board. Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month. Contact Jill at the fair office for details. Submit your letter of interest by May 7 to Routt County Fair Association; PO Box 1000; Hayden, CO 81639; or to jaltman@co.routt.co.us. You also can fax 276-1023.

Hayden to approve head coaches

During a special meeting starting at 6 p.m. today at Hayden High School, the school board is expected to hire head coaches and assistant coaches for next school year.

Chelsea's back on menu?

Oak Creek looking at renewing restaurant's liquor license

Chelsea's famed moo shoo pork and crab Rangoon may soon be back on Oak Creek's plate.

Rams produce at mid-week meet

Normally, the Soroco track and field team doesn't compete during the middle of the week. But having a small meet Tuesday at Battle Mountain didn't keep Soroco coach David Bruner from sticking to his typical training schedule.

Firefighter sues for his job

Man alleges he was fired for voicing safety concerns

A former Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighter has filed a wrongful termination suit against the city, claiming his September 2006 firing came after he raised safety issues with his supervisors.

Steamboat locals struggle to revive and create baseball, soccer leagues

Joe Bender remembers the days when there used to be just three sports choices spread throughout three seasons - football, basketball and baseball.

Scott Stanford: Sorting out the future of newspapers

On Monday, the Denver Post announced it had offered buyouts to 90 employees in an effort to trim 37 newsroom staff.

Former Sailor 'buffs' up football dream

When Joel Adams first walked onto the University of Colorado football team in the summer of 2005, he wasn't the fastest, the biggest or the most experienced player on the field.

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TV18 Video: LIFT-UP on its way up

David Freseman had coined 2006 "The Year of the Building" for Routt County LIFT-UP.

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Housing plan takes another step

Planning Commission to discuss City Council ordinance changes

Like April rain clouds over Steamboat Springs, the city's inclusionary zoning ordinance changes almost daily - but keeps moving forward.

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TV18 Video: Much ado about Lowell Whiteman

Young thespians study, perform Shakespearean romantic comedy

Memorizing and reciting Shakespearean lines can be challenging for any actor or actress, but it can be especially difficult when you're 13.

Climate adds gravity to Birdathon

Timber parrots won't be on the list May 12, when Yampatika hosts its 12th annual Birdathon in conjunction with International Migratory Bird Day.

Vision 2030 names Tammie Delaney new project manager

A woman who has been a Yampa Valley local all her life has been charged with directing an intensely local project.