Stories for March 18, 2008

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Gas fee increase scrutinized

Steamboat Springs officials will take a harder look at a proposed 2 percent increase to their franchise fee with Atmos Energy.

Clerk's office to be remodeled

Love moves down the hall on temporary basis

It's a little known fact that the Routt County Clerk and Recorder's Office is the center of the romantic universe in Steamboat Springs.

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Two snowmobilers found on Rabbit Ears Pass

Father and son veered off trail; snowmobile got stuck in tree well

Routt County Search and Rescue found two lost snowmobilers, a father and son, Tuesday night near Dumont Lake on Rabbit Ears Pass.

Vail introduces 'Epic' ski pass

Vail Resorts Inc. said it will offer an "Epic" pass that allows unlimited skiing at all five of its resorts for an initial price of $579.

State ski areas report strong visitation

Colorado ski areas attracted more than 5.54 million in visits in January and February, besting last year's performance by more than 6.7 percent, according to the trade group representing the state's mountain resorts.

Board names superintendent finalists

Smyser among four candidates for Steamboat superintendent position

Interim head of schools Dr. Sandra Smyser is one of four finalists for the Steamboat Springs School District's open superintendent position. The other three finalists are Dr. Shalee Cunningham, Dr. Christian Cutter and Bret Miles.

The Record for March 16

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Steamboat Briefs for March 18

Food assistance available through LIFT-UP

Economist blasts Clinton, Obama

Stephen Moore says Democrats' policies would cause more harm

It's hard to say whether economist Stephen Moore is actually afraid - or just thinks you should be.

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Gas fee increase scrutinized

Steamboat Springs officials will take a harder look at a proposed 2 percent increase to their franchise fee with Atmos Energy.

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Clerk's office to be remodeled

Love moves down the hall on temporary basis

It's a little known fact that the Routt County Clerk and Recorder's Office is the center of the romantic universe in Steamboat Springs.

Salazar to make stop in Steamboat

Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colo., is visiting Northwest Colorado today on a tour that includes a stop in Steamboat Springs.

Looking after landmarks

Committee considers tiered approach to preservation

The city of Steamboat Springs may end up taking a tiered approach to historic preservation under recommendations being considered by a citizens committee reviewing city policies.

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Tom Ross: Wiik among world's best octogenarians

Sven Wiik insists his primary interests in the 2008 Masters World Cup cross-country ski championships were camaraderie and good health. And that's probably 90 percent of it. But the remaining 10 percent or so is reserved for a rivalry with an 88-year-old Russian speed demon named Lev Litvinov.

Maren Schmidt: Understanding and compassion

Let's talk now about listening. In previous columns, we've focused on the expression part of communicating. As a quick review, there are two fundamental parts of effective communication: