Stories for November 13, 2008

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First Tracks seeks help

Affordable housing requirements, market realities collide with developer

The developers of the First Tracks affordable housing project were hoping to win Planning Commission approval tonight for a plan to waive some of the deed restrictions the city has placed on the condominiums.

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Playgrounds put on hold

Onset of winter delays final installation at elementary schools

The new universal playgrounds at Strawberry Park and Soda Creek elementary schools will remain unfinished through the winter, because inclement weather has delayed the installation of the rubber surface that will provide a safe cushion for children.

School Board approves resignation

Steamboat Springs School District employee says she was fired

A former school district employee's attempt to have her departure classified as a firing instead of a resignation was turned away by the Steamboat Springs School Board late last week.

School deputy position stalls

Sheriff's budget falls short of placing police officer on campus

A preliminary proposal by the Routt County Sheriff's Office to place a deputy at Steamboat Springs Middle School has stalled because of budgetary concerns. It's unlikely the position will be implemented anytime in the near future, officials said.

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Sports briefs for Nov. 13

Hayden High School senior Holli Salazar has been chosen to participate in the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports All-State Volleyball Games. The games will take place Sunday at Broomfield High School. The first game starts at 11 a.m. and will represent athletes from Class 1A. Class 2A starts at 11:30 a.m., 3A at 12:30 p.m., 4A at 1 p.m. and 5A at 2 p.m.

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Longtime Soroco assistants step up to help keep program afloat

Dusty banners with browned edges and faded colors hang high in a forgotten gymnasium at Soroco High School.

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Haven gets bigger and better

The first segment of The Haven Assisted Living Center's expansion has opened to good reviews.

Utility increase hits Oak Creek

Oak Creek residents soon could feel the pinch of increased water and sewer rates. Trash service and electric rates also could be headed up.

Steamboat briefs for Nov. 13

Festival of Trees open to the public Nov. 15 to 24

The Record for Nov. 11

3:29 a.m. A burglar alarm went off in the 32300 block of Routt County Road 14. Everything was fine.

Brent Boyer: Leaning to the left, then to the right

I received an e-mail this week from a local reader who didn't mince her words when suggesting the "left and far left" media did their best to put President-elect Barack Obama in the Oval Office.

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First Tracks seeks help

Affordable housing requirements, market realities collide with developer

The developers of the First Tracks affordable housing project were hoping to win Planning Commission approval tonight for a plan to waive some of the deed restrictions the city has placed on the condominiums.

Craig City Council reconsiders business incentives

The Craig City Council has changed its mind about government incentives for private industry.