Stories for April 14, 2009

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Afternoon

Bennet advises holding on to reserves

Freshman senator says health care reform 2nd only to economy

Local governments' strategies for confronting the economic crisis received some senatorial validation Monday during a visit by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Denver.

Early Morning

Steamboat lacrosse stays unbeaten

Strong offense from Gus Worden and Brian Bertrand helped boost the Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team to a 14-3 victory against Battle Mountain in the Vail Valley on Monday.

Sailors girls soccer wins showdown

Steamboat tops Battle Mountain, remains perfect in league play

Monday night's soccer game at Gardner Field had all the makings of a classic Western Slope showdown. For the first 38 minutes, the game between the hometown Steamboat Springs Sailors and the Battle Mountain Huskies unfolded pretty much as expected.

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Bennet advises holding on to reserves

Freshman senator says health care reform 2nd only to economy

Local governments' strategies for confronting the economic crisis received some senatorial validation Monday during a visit by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Denver.

Tease photo

Sailors girls soccer wins showdown

Steamboat tops Battle Mountain, remains perfect in league play

Monday night's soccer game at Gardner Field had all the makings of a classic Western Slope showdown. For the first 38 minutes, the game between the hometown Steamboat Springs Sailors and the Battle Mountain Huskies unfolded pretty much as expected.

Tease photo

Steamboat lacrosse stays unbeaten

Strong offense from Gus Worden and Brian Bertrand helped boost the Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team to a 14-3 victory against Battle Mountain in the Vail Valley on Monday.

The Record for April 12

Sunday, April 12

Steamboat Brief: Sen. Bennet to speak in Steamboat Springs today

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., will make two stops in Routt County today. The first, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Centennial Hall in downtown Steamboat Springs, is for a town hall meeting with residents and elected officials.

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Jimmy Westlake: The Virgin's Diamond

Each season of the year brings its own unique asterism into our early evening sky, and each one is a geometrical pattern made up of bright stars from different constellations.

Sheriff's letter to county has little impact

The Routt County Board of Commissioners reacted impassively Monday to a letter from Steamboat Springs attorney Mark Fischer on behalf of Sheriff Gary Wall questioning its authority to unilaterally reduce the salaries of the sheriff's employees.

Seminar aims to help entrepreneurs

First Steps event is for people who want to start a business

Sometimes economic recessions can sprout innovation. The topic came up recently at a networking session for people who are unemployed and will be addressed at a First Steps Seminar on Wednesday.

Blues break may be shorter

District discusses four-day weekend instead of full week off

The traditional "blues break" for students in the Steamboat Springs School District will likely be shortened to a four-day weekend, according to a preliminary calendar approved Monday by the Steamboat Springs School Board.

Social Host Ordinance returns

Supporters will present research to push for another vote

Despite a defeat at a December meeting of the Steamboat Springs City Council, supporters of a social host ordinance are bringing the issue back, armed with more information in the hopes of persuading council members.

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Tom Ross: Find a quick canyon fix

Colorado National Monument an ideal destination

You don't have to leave Colorado to go hiking in Utah. We found a patch of slick rock country right outside Fruita on Sunday and saved a minimum of 250 miles of driving in the process.

Job cuts likely for Routt County

Commissioners hold out hope for other cost savings

Layoffs now appear inevitable for some Routt County government workers. County employees can expect to have a clearer picture of their job security by the middle of next month.