Stories for November 8, 2007

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Early Morning

Rec center may have led to council losses

Wednesday was a day for second-guessing as Steamboat Springs City Council incumbents pondered their resounding Election Day defeats.

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Hunter rescued by helicopter

A young California woman was rescued by helicopter early this morning in North Routt County after becoming separated from her hunting party Wednesday.

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Wall's license in jeopardy

Breathalyzer refusal could mean loss of privileges for one year

Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall's driver's license could be revoked for up to one year for refusing to take a Breathalyzer test Oct. 27 when Colorado State Patrol Trooper Brett Hilling cited him for driving under the influence and a related weapons charge near U.S. Highway 40 and Walton Creek Road.

Steamboat briefs for Nov. 8

Military donations sought for troops overseas

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Valley's future discussed

Vision 2030 meeting goal to promote positive change

Some wanted to preserve Western heritage and others urged more affordable living options, but everyone at Wednesday's Vision 2030 meeting agreed it will take the community working as a whole to enact positive change in the Yampa Valley.

Man pleads guilty in bomb case

Former Hayden resident Dusty Zabel pled guilty to reckless endangerment Wednesday in connection with a series of homemade acid bombs set off in Hayden during the first week of August.

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Business district denied funding

Steamboat downtown property tax increase sunk by six votes

A property tax increase for the Downtown Steamboat Springs Business Improvement District was defeated by only six votes in a special election Tuesday.

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Yampa Street project passes

City Council votes unanimously to approve new building

The Steamboat Springs City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve an innovative new building for 655 Yampa St. Despite his "yes" vote, Councilman Towny Anderson expressed some concerns about the project.

The Record for Nov. 6

Tuesday, Nov. 6

Housing Authority nears hire

Former superintendent Howell among director finalists

The Yampa Valley Housing Authority is nearing a hire for its executive director position, and former Steamboat Springs School District Superintendent Donna Howell is one of two finalists for the job. The Housing Authority's interim executive director, Curtis Church, is the other.

Tuning up the bike

Riders looking for new members, officers

The Routt County Riders Bicycle Club meets at 6 p.m. today in Centennial Hall to elect officers for 2008 and invite new members to join the club.

Peewees and Bantams start youth hockey season at home

Youth hockey hits full swing this weekend as Howelsen Ice Arena hosts its first youth tournament of the season - the eighth annual Rocky Mountain Rumble.

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Tigers have sights set on history

The nine seniors on the Hayden High School football squad are fully aware of where they stand.

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Joanne Palmer: Not just for talking

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Sailors hope for lucky third try

The seniors on the Steamboat Springs High School football team are used to playing in November.

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Rec center may have led to council losses

Wednesday was a day for second-guessing as Steamboat Springs City Council incumbents pondered their resounding Election Day defeats.