Stories for December 8, 2008

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Afternoon

Storm blowing in

Snow is expected to continue into tonight, with total city accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. More snow is expected on the slopes of Mount Werner, where between 4 and 8 inches could accumulate by midday Tuesday.

Early Morning

Going, going, gone

Holiday event sells decorated trees for nonprofit groups

About 100 people filled the Routt County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall on Sunday to bid on Christmas decorations that ranged from the traditional to the inventive.

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McCoy, Bond rally for better emergency services

To distance themselves from a contentious political past, community members have a new name for their new department (formerly the Bond/McCoy Fire Department) has a new name: Rock Creek Fire.

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Storm blowing in

Snow is expected to continue into tonight, with total city accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. More snow is expected on the slopes of Mount Werner, where between 4 and 8 inches could accumulate by midday Tuesday.

Sailors struggle at meet

Steamboat learns lessons in season's 1st wrestling match

Steamboat Spring High School wrestling coach Shane Yeager said he sent his team into its first meet at Middle Park with a goal in mind.

Aging Well: Cancer screenings available to low-income women

Exercise more, eat better and quit smoking - these are just a few goals likely to show up on many to-do lists for 2009.

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Youths invade Steamboat mats

Locals fare well at 180-wrestler home tourney

Sure, they were interrupted by the cries of the wounded, with a bloody nose or poked eye occasionally stealing the spotlight. Smiles dominated Sunday, however, shining through everywhere as the Yampa Valley Wrestling Club closed out its season with a massive home tournament at Steamboat Springs High School.

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Luke Graham: Steamboat hockey set for big year

The Steamboat Springs High School hockey team shouldn't get ahead of itself. Although winning the King of the Mountain Tournament is quite a statement, it's easy to forget it's only the first three games of the year.

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Going, going, gone

Holiday event sells decorated trees for nonprofit groups

About 100 people filled the Routt County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall on Sunday to bid on Christmas decorations that ranged from the traditional to the inventive.

Monday Medical: Treat OSA now for a better life

Snoring is no laughing matter. If you snore, or if you sleep with someone who snores, you probably are not getting enough sleep at night. Lack of sleep can cause health issues, just as snoring can create social issues among couples.

Chamber report: Wine, baseball fueled summer's biggest weekend

A combination of wine lovers and baseball nuts made up Steamboat's busiest summer weekend this year.

The Record for Dec. 6

12:14 a.m. A traffic stop was made at U.S. Highway 40 and Majestic Circle. A ticket was issued.

Steamboat briefs for Dec. 8

Ian Harper, a 25-year-old Steamboat Springs resident, was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly assaulting a Steamboat Springs police officer.

Deb Babcock: Giving care for your holiday plants

Don't you love the beautiful colors, shapes and aromas of plants that seem to be available only at holiday time? The spectacular amaryllis plants that grow about an inch a day and the beautiful white-, red-, pink- and plum-colored poinsettias are so decorative.

Yule Log Hunt starts Tuesday

Clues to be announced via Steamboat Today, radio stations

For Jayne Hill, Steamboat Springs' annual Yule Log Hunt is a year-round affair. "People talk to me about it all year long. It's amazing," said Hill. "The people who are really into it are aware of it all year long."