Stories for April 4, 2009

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Bill aims to protect shift meals for restaurant employees

The benefit of free or discounted food enjoyed by numerous Steamboat Springs restaurant employees is threatened, says state Sen. Al White, who is the prime sponsor of a bill to protect shift meals from state taxes.

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Forum highlights loan application importance

Small business owners seeking bank loans need to come prepared, a lending officer told local businesspeople at a lunchtime forum Friday. The forum offered locally geared information about state funding programs and loan possibilities in a changing economic climate.

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Bill aims to protect shift meals for restaurant employees

The benefit of free or discounted food enjoyed by numerous Steamboat Springs restaurant employees is threatened, says state Sen. Al White, who is the prime sponsor of a bill to protect shift meals from state taxes.

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Chix with Stix finish 2nd at tournament

When the Chix with Stix hockey team looks back on the season, players will remember more than finishing second. They will remember how they connected on and off the ice.

Minturn in need of manager

The search for somebody to take the place of interim Minturn Town Manager Gary Suiter officially has begun and the process is expected to take a couple months to complete.

Vail Valley restaurants roll out deals

These days, Vail resident Eric Myers dines out less, and, when he does, he keeps a sharp lookout for deals.

Ski symposium emphasizes keys to success

For the second day in a row, speakers at the Mountain Travel Symposium told their audience that things could be worse. It may be small comfort, but the European economy may take an even bigger hit, said Dr. Oren Harari, a consultant and well-known speaker known for helping businesses achieve a competitive advantage in a chaotic environment.

Vail revenues still dropping

Vail's sales tax revenues have continued to drop, with February revenue down more than 16 percent compared to last year.

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Book character survives on Boy Scouts expertise

Herby lives in a mountain town in Colorado, much like Steamboat Springs, and as he navigates his way through perils related to being 6 inches tall, Herby learns the value of survival skills and the Boy Scouts.

The Record for April 2

Thursday, April 2

Steamboat briefs: Race to benefit Cody St. John Foundation today

Race to benefit Cody St. John Foundation today

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Hayden wrestlers heads to state

Middle school team hopes for win on big stage

They chanted loud, ran a lap around the inside of the gymnasium and flew out the door into the sunlight, the ring of cheering and applause all that remained in their wake.

Group needs senior models for Aging Well 2010 calendar

In her modeling days, Ann Ross used to answer wide-reaching "cattle calls" from agencies. In her search for active senior citizens to feature in the 52-page 2010 Aging Well Calendar, Ross decided to use a similar tactic.

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Moffat County school superintendent to retire after 32-year career with district

Around Pete Bergmann's office, there are posters and books defining success, what makes a leader and how to go from good to great.

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Renovated parks and recreation office open house Wednesday

The city's newly renovated Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services building sports attractive architecture, green building features and 7,000 square feet of new space for personnel and equipment.

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Tom Ross: Pipeline full at Eriksen Cycles

The worst economic downturn in nearly 80 years hasn't slowed demand for Kent Eriksen's $3,000 custom titanium bicycle frames.