Stories for April 3, 2008

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Child care shortage in spotlight

Businesses learn about, discuss possible solutions

Local business leaders were told Wednesday that Routt County has about 400 children younger than 2 and about 90 licensed child care slots for them.

SSMS project moves forward

Fund Board approves up to $1.46 million for construction

A long-awaited construction project at Steamboat Springs Middle School could break ground this summer after its funding took a big step forward Wednesday night.

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Intrawest unveils new season pass prices

Unlimited skiing at Steamboat will cost $30 more next season

The cost of unlimited skiing at the Steamboat Ski Area will increase $30 for the 2008-09 winter. But not all Intrawest season passes will increase in price.

Infrastructure up first for new Town Board

Oak Creek's governing body expected to get right to work on improvements to the town's water and sewer treatment plants, according to Mayor J. Elliott.

Girls lacrosse preps for weekend

It's amazing what fluidity in practice can accomplish, when fundamentals don't have to be drilled and players can just go out and play.

Steamboat briefs for April 3

A Craig man who was arrested after eluding police in Hayden had previously served time for armed robbery and been deported, authorities said.

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SSMS project moves forward

Fund Board approves up to $1.46 million for construction

A long-awaited construction project at Steamboat Springs Middle School could break ground this summer after its funding took a big step forward Wednesday night.

Players earn Western Slope honors

Nine basketball players from Hayden and Soroco high schools were named to Class 2A Western Slope All-Conference basketball teams Tuesday.

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SSHS senior to try Swiss ice

Anderson taking hockey talents to international level

Last weekend's Rocky Mountain Youth Hockey League all-star game could have marked a competitive end for Steamboat Springs High School senior T.J. Anderson.

Soccer fees up this year

Association tackles player growth

The Steamboat Springs Youth Soccer Association has taken on new staff in an effort to elevate coaching and player development of budding local soccer stars.

The Record for April 1

12:45 a.m. A Steamboat Springs woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the 1500 block of Shadow Run Court.

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Child care shortage in spotlight

Businesses learn about, discuss possible solutions

Local business leaders were told Wednesday that Routt County has about 400 children younger than 2 and about 90 licensed child care slots for them.

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Brent Boyer: Voices to be heard, or read

I like to give City Editor Mike Lawrence a hard time about our content on Page 2 of the Wednesday Steamboat Today. You see, Lawrence was a bit skeptical when we moved Joanne Palmer's column from the Sunday Style section to a more prominent spot in the daily paper.

District attorney candidacy announced

Steamboat Springs attorney and former Routt County Deputy District Attorney Tammy L. Stewart is running as a Democrat for District Attorney of the 14th Judicial District.

Elk killing case highlights ranchers' frustrations

Two Northwest Colorado ranchers, apparently frustrated by foraging elk eating hay intended for livestock, now face thousands of dollars in fines and multiple felony charges for allegedly killing 34 elk.

November chase suspect to stand trial

Nicholson fled Yampa Valley Medical Center after 2007 crash

A man who led the Colorado State Patrol on a high-speed chase across Routt County in November is proceeding to trial in Routt County District Court.

Mary Walker: Kenya's differences create hurdles

Editor's note: Clark resident Mary Walker works at the Tasaru Girls Rescue Centre in Narok, Kenya. The center was built in 2002 with funding from the United Nations, and it provides a safehouse for Maasai girls who have run away from their families to escape or been rescued from female genital mutilation and forced childhood marriage. Walker's updates from Kenya will appear periodically in the Steamboat Today.