Stories for February 26, 2008

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Study to pinpoint retail needs

Results could shape development reviews at base area

To better prepare for widespread redevelopment at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area, the city of Steamboat Springs is sponsoring and administering a base area retail study.

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The Record for Feb. 24

12:53 a.m. Steamboat Springs police responded to an anonymous noise complaint in the 1300 block of Hilltop Parkway. Police said there was a loud party that involved a lot of alcohol, and they asked those involved to quiet down.

Steamboat briefs for Feb. 26

Book clubs are invited to read "No Mountain Too High" by Andrea Gabbard, the story of breast cancer survivors and supporters who climbed Mount Aconcagua, the Western Hemisphere's highest peak, to raise funds for The Breast Cancer Fund.

Snowmobiler hurt in accident

An unidentified out-of-state man was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a snowmobile accident in northern Routt County.

Health care costs hit districts

Insurance expenses eating up bigger chunks of budget

Divvying up the Steamboat Springs School District's budget is more difficult as rising health insurance costs eat up more pieces of the pie each year, said Dale Mellor, the district's director of finance.

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Forensics team qualifies four Sailors for state tourney

The Steamboat Springs High School forensics team will send four of its members to the state tournament after dissecting the regional competition last weekend in Delta.

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Study to pinpoint retail needs

Results could shape development reviews at base area

To better prepare for widespread redevelopment at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area, the city of Steamboat Springs is sponsoring and administering a base area retail study.

Oscars, outrageous outfits perfect match

You might be getting old if you devoted Sunday evening to watching the 78th Academy Awards and realized halfway through the production that you've seen only two of the nominated films, and they were Netflix rentals.

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Bank feels 'betrayed'

Officials describe shock, disappointment as theft investigation continues

Bank officials expressed shock and disappointment Monday in response to an alleged $1.2 million embezzlement from five bank account holders in Steamboat Springs.

Under one roof

EDP, MCTA and Chamber to examine moving in together

It's about efficiency and accomplishing specific goals within a larger mission, said Christina Currie, Craig Chamber of Commerce executive director.