Stories for June 6, 2007

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Program teaches women with cancer hair, skin care techniques

Shortly after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in mid-May, Debbie Yeager said goodbye to her hair.

Hayden reservist trains Afghans

When an instructor asked a room full of people hoping to become Defense Department contractors who train police officers overseas if any of them could break down an AK-47, only one hand rose to the air. It was the hand of Rachelle Redmond, a 47-year-old mother of two.

Teachers, neighbors address Soda Creek concerns

Temporary facility poses traffic, safety and logistical issues

In three months, Julie Ernst's daughter will start her first day of third grade in a row of modular units as Soda Creek Elementary is demolished and rebuilt.

Board OKs staff pay package

Attracting and retaining educators in Steamboat Springs has been an uphill battle due to the area's high cost of living, Steamboat Springs Middle School Assistant Principal Jerry Buelter said.

Mike Lawrence: Who needs bike races or 10Ks?

Crosstown Clusterfest on Main Street is the real test

You just ran the Steamboat Marathon? Bah, humbug.

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Nonprofits excluded from linkage fees

Non-profits are excluded from sweeping new housing policies adopted by the city of Steamboat Springs on Tuesday night. Capping nine months of research and preparation, the Steamboat Springs City Council approved a vastly revised inclusionary zoning and linkage ordinance, voting, 4-2, to change how the city will provide affordable housing for local workers facing Steamboat's booming real estate market. Council members Paul Strong and Loui Antonucci voted against the ordinance, citing what they said are excessive fees for commercial developers. City Council President Susan Dellinger was absent from the meeting, which continued past 11 p.m. in a crowded Centennial Hall.

Firefighter takes first in challenge

Hayden firefighter Dal Leck isn't your typical 52-year-old. He isn't even your typical firefighter. Leck recently took first place in the "Over 50" category at the 16th annual Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge in Deerfield Beach, Fla.

Charlene Stees: More retail space?

Let me tell you about a nice little Western town that used to exist.

Carrie Requist: Flaws in articles

The Associated Press story you ran on June 4, "Doctors say roller shoes injuring kids," is a fine example of why everyone needs to understand math and statistics.

Our view: Say no to paper

The election reforms implemented by Routt County are, by and large, appropriate. But allowing voters to use paper ballots if they choose is a step backward.

Winter Sports Club program breeds serious cycling competitors

It was no surprise to Tom Davis that a couple of teenagers were contending for pro/open division titles at the first Steamboat Springs Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series race last week at Howelsen Hill.

Youth lacrosse staying alive

Season ends with tourney success

Steamboat Youth Lacrosse Director Neill Redfern has an easy gauge to determine how well Steamboat fares at a tournament - how many teams are still alive on the final day.

The Record for June 4

2:14 a.m. A bear reportedly was wandering around the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue. Police chased off the bear.

Area briefs for June 6

A Steamboat Springs man has begun circulating petitions in an effort to recall 14th Judicial District Attorney Bonnie Roesink, two months after another effort to oust Roesink failed.

City OKs new liquor licenses

Hilltop Bar & Grill, Vino Downtown, Garage Bar get nod

The Steamboat Springs City Council approved three new liquor licenses Tuesday night.

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Hayden seeks building control

Town wants to end agreement with county department

Hayden officials hope to gain more control over the continually increasing rate of new construction in town.