Stories for November 21, 2007

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Morning

White stuff at the right time

Old Man Winter awoke from his autumn slumber Tuesday evening and dumped 9 inches of snow on the Steamboat Ski Area. Snow showers are expected to linger over Steamboat into the early afternoon before giving way to clearing skies and a high temperature in the mid-30s.

Early Morning

Full flights lengthen airport lines

Yampa Valley Regional Airport advises holiday travelers to arrive early

Travelers flying out of Yampa Valley Regional Airport for the Thanksgiving holiday should plan to arrive early and expect longer-than-usual check-in and security lines.

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White stuff at the right time

Old Man Winter awoke from his autumn slumber Tuesday evening and dumped 9 inches of snow on the Steamboat Ski Area. Snow showers are expected to linger over Steamboat into the early afternoon before giving way to clearing skies and a high temperature in the mid-30s.

County preserves reserves

Commissioners prioritize financial health over road improvements

The Routt County Board of Commissioners will maintain county reserves and avoid going into debt, even if it means waiting a few years to tackle infrastructure improvements.

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Veteran players to lead Soroco girls

At times, Soroco girls basketball coach Danelle Rivera feels like a parent who's watched her children grow to the point where she knows they're ready to fend for themselves.

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Students give thanks

Soda Creek kindergartners learn togetherness during holiday week

Holding hands around a Thanksgiving feast of sliced apples, popcorn and pumpkin bread Tuesday, Soda Creek Elementary School kindergartners counted to three and, in unison, said what they are thankful for.

ACET nabs two Craig residents

Task force seizes alleged methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia

Several months of investigations led to the arrests of two Craig residents suspected of drug-related crimes, the All Crimes Enforcement Team, reported Tuesday.

Moratorium repeal ordinance moves forward

City Council continues push against ban on demolitions of structures deemed to be historic

The Steamboat Springs City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to move to a second reading an ordinance that would repeal a temporary moratorium on demolitions to structures deemed historic.

Steamboat briefs for Nov. 21

Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall's first court appearance on charges of driving under the influence and prohibited use of a weapon has been moved to 8:30 a.m. Dec. 4. The hearing previously was moved up from Jan. 8 to Nov. 27, but a scheduling conflict for Ron Smith, Wall's attorney, resulted in the hearing being postponed another week.

Mike Brumbaugh: Thanks for 'Harvey'

I wanted to take a moment and thank the dedicated and interested community and school folks who helped make this past weekend's Steamboat Springs High School fall theater production of "Harvey" a resounding success.

Paul and Mona Blee: Help still needed

On Nov. 22, 1979 - Thanksgiving Day - our daughter went missing. On Nov. 22, 2007, she will be gone 28 years.

Joanne Palmer: I've got the genes for embarrassing moments

There are two kinds of people in this world - those who can wear a white shirt and eat spaghetti with marinara sauce, and those who wear marinara sauce on their white shirt when eating spaghetti.

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Senior-free Soroco squad looks to spread floor, earn wins

One might think a Soroco boys basketball team without any seniors would be a little hesitant about jumping into Class 2A Western Slope League play.

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Full flights lengthen airport lines

Yampa Valley Regional Airport advises holiday travelers to arrive early

Travelers flying out of Yampa Valley Regional Airport for the Thanksgiving holiday should plan to arrive early and expect longer-than-usual check-in and security lines.

The Record for Nov. 19

1:13 a.m. Police were called to perform a welfare check on an individual in Steamboat Springs whose friend was concerned about text messages she had received from him. Police couldn't locate the man.

Our View: Giving thanks on Thanksgiving

As we gather around the dinner table with friends, family, neighbors and others this Thanksgiving, we must remind ourselves to take a moment and reflect upon all we have to be thankful for. For many of us, it is easy to forget how long that list is.

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Pine Street 'up in arms'

Sidewalk proposal continues to incite Old Town residents

Stirred Old Town residents have risen to the defense of trees threatened by proposed city sidewalks on Pine Street.