Stories for April 17, 2008

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Hot Springs to defer new fee

Committee to debate other construction fundraising options

The Old Town Hot Springs Board of Directors voted to defer its new construction fee last week, after many members saw their rates double or even triple in some price categories. "The membership fees increased too much, too fast," Old Town Hot Springs Executive Director Pat Carney said.

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Sixth annual cattle sale supports local beef producers

Viewing of the animals at the sixth annual North Western Colorado Bull Sale begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden.

City officials, King to discuss future of Triple Crown

There was a time when Triple Crown Sports tournaments in Steamboat Springs made up 25 percent of the sports-tourism company's business. But 27 years later, the Steamboat games are only the No. 4 revenue generator for a company.

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Leaving an impression

Limited-time cancellation stamp to commemorate Craig centennial

Norma Hahn likes stamps. A lot. Hahn has collected stamps for 63 years.

Steamboat briefs for April 17

Robin Crossan, president of the Steamboat Springs School Board, said Wednesday that contract negotiations with leading superintendent candidate Dr. Shalee Cunningham of Napa, Calif., are progressing well and could prove successful.

The Record for April 15

12:38 a.m. A noise complaint was received from the 3300 block of Columbine Drive. Everything was quiet when police arrived.

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Steamboat splits doubleheader

Gutsy pitchers save second game for Sailors

After an Eagle Valley pitcher stymied Steamboat bats in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Craig, the Sailors had every excuse in the book to lose Game 2.

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Sailors girls lacrosse captures first win

The Steamboat Springs High School girls lacrosse team won its first game of the season, beating Mountain Range, 6-3, on Wednesday in Steamboat, by outplaying the Mustangs.

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Hot Springs to defer new fee

Committee to debate other construction fundraising options

The Old Town Hot Springs Board of Directors voted to defer its new construction fee last week, after many members saw their rates double or even triple in some price categories. "The membership fees increased too much, too fast," Old Town Hot Springs Executive Director Pat Carney said.

Road solution still a puzzle

Atira Group returns to city for guidance on Ski Time Square

The redeveloper of Ski Time Square has encountered barriers to the creation of a looped road through the development, and it wants the city to help with the next steps.

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Fire funds up to voters

Rural district asks for property tax hike in mail-in ballot

Residents of the Steamboat Springs Rural Fire Protection District will vote on a property tax increase for emergency services and elect members to the district's board of directors in a mail-in, May 6 election.

Remembering the children

Early Childhood Council to involve area agencies

Life for new parents can be tough, Jenna Davis said. As a mother, Davis knows from experience. "As a parent, you kind of feel on your own," she said.