Stories for August 21, 2008

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School district, CMC discuss housing for staff

For teacher Shannon Carlin, moving to Steamboat Springs was a challenge. She made it to town and found housing through a friend of a friend, but she now is faced with the high cost of living.

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Reuter Jr. takes reigns at The Local

Sale of alternative newspaper confirmed; owners not commenting yet

Owners and co-publishers Paulie Anderson and Scott Glackman have sold The Local - an alternative Steamboat Springs newspaper that publishes every two weeks - to Thomas Reuter Jr.

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Sheriff's Office creates mock hostage scenario for school district bus staff

This wasn't about mountains of new school supplies or what to wear on the first day of class.

Sailors cruise to a win in tennis

Steamboat defeats Montrose, 7-0

Early nerves and inexperience did little to thwart the Steamboat Springs High School boys tennis team Wednesday as it easily topped Montrose, 7-0. The Sailors - featuring four freshmen and three sophomores in the lineup - breezed through the day, losing only one set.

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June sales tax collections dip

Income down slightly from 2007; mountain revenue decreased

Sales tax collections were down for June, compared with those of last year, though revenues still topped 2006 figures.

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Moffat seeking $142K from city

County says Steamboat breached contract terms for transit center

What once was considered a healthy collaboration between the city of Steamboat Springs and Moffat County has become soured by a six-figure dispute between the two governments.

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School district, CMC discuss housing for staff

For teacher Shannon Carlin, moving to Steamboat Springs was a challenge. She made it to town and found housing through a friend of a friend, but she now is faced with the high cost of living.

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Local finishes her third Leadville Trail 100

What Leadville Trail 100 Race Director Ken Chlouber tells racers before they start "The Race Across the Sky" always has struck deep with Jennifer Schubert-Akin.

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All can compete in Buffalo Pass Hill Climb

Town Challenge race knows no age limit

True grit was on display Wednesday evening at the Buffalo Pass Hill Climb mountain bike race in Steamboat Springs.

Man critically injured in motorcycle crash

Hayden rider ejected from bike after striking deer on C.R. 37

A Hayden man was airlifted to Denver Health Medical Center with critical injuries after crashing his motorcycle on Routt County Road 37 on Tuesday night.

Israeli scholar closes seminar series

Golan to discuss possibilities for peace in Israel and Palestine

If there ever was a time for Israel and Palestine to try to set aside their differences and seek a two-state solution to decades of often violent conflict, that time is now, Galia Golan said.

Flat Tops Ranch Supply for sale; listed at $1.6M

Feed store, farm owners want to move on

After spending years getting Flat Tops Ranch Supply off the ground, its owners are ready to pass the Phippsburg farm and feed store on to a new pair of hands.

Fireflies flashing around

Glowing insects confirmed in Steamboat Springs

Steamboat's night sky is showcasing lights from an unusual source: fireflies.

Steamboat briefs for Aug. 21

The Steamboat Springs High School Class of 1958 will hold its 50th Reunion from Aug. 29 to 31. Call Barbara Hudspeth at 846-9568 or Jackie Sherrod Grimaldi at 879-0689 for details.

The Record for Aug. 19

Tuesday, Aug. 19 12:55 a.m. A drunken pedestrian was reported in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue. He was sent home in a taxi.