Stories for January 22, 2009

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Hayden youths pledge to meet ideals of girl killed at Columbine

When middle school students exited the auditorium at Hayden High School on Wednesday morning, they immediately lined up to pledge their devotion to the ideals of a girl they will never meet. The students were inspired by an essay written by Rachel Scott, the first person to be killed during the Columbine school shooting in 1999.

Rare disorder afflicts local teen

Steamboat girl slips into paralysis, may take months to recover

It took only a matter of days for 17-year-old Raeanna Steele to be transformed from a vibrant high school senior, two weeks away from high school graduation, to being paralyzed from the neck down, unable to speak and fighting for her life.

YVMC adds new wings

Family Birth Center, surgical floor grow to meet patient demand

Completing a major construction project at an operating hospital is "like trying to operate on a beating heart," Mike Knack, of Adolfson & Peterson Construction, said Friday.

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Snow back in the forecast

Winter storm warning in effect from midnight Friday until midday Sunday

Winter storm warning takes effect at midnight. Between 8 and 14 inches of snow are expected by midday Sunday; higher totals possible at Steamboat Ski Area.

Steamboat briefs: Affordable housing on planning agenda tonight

The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. to debate the Thunderhead project, which is requesting substantial height variances.

Carbon monoxide detectors may soon be required

Two small efforts have thus far failed, but the city of Steamboat Springs and Routt County soon could join the state and other Colorado communities in efforts to require carbon monoxide detectors in homes.

Hayden boys remain inconsistant

Slow 2nd quarter dooms Tigers against Meeker Bulldogs

If anything has become apparent with the Hayden High School boys basketball team this year, it's that nothing is guaranteed.

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YVMC adds new wings

Family Birth Center, surgical floor grow to meet patient demand

Completing a major construction project at an operating hospital is "like trying to operate on a beating heart," Mike Knack, of Adolfson & Peterson Construction, said Friday.

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Steamboat Springs Transit facility opens in Craig

The new bus barn is more than "steel and mortar," Craig Mayor Don Jones said.

Hayden girls pass Meeker, remain perfect

Tigers roll past Cowboys on Tuesday night

The Tigers cruised past a ranked Meeker squad Tuesday, setting up a battle with fifth-ranked Paonia on Friday. Hayden is 10-0 on the season.

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Nordic team adapts for unique race format

The Steamboat Springs High School Nordic ski team has been bolstered early this season by the addition of athletes from the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's Nordic combined squad.

Oak Creek Town Board to discuss museum repairs

Oak Creek Town Board will discuss payment for roof repairs for the Tracks and Trails Museum at its meeting tonight.

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Brent Boyer: Getting with the times

For several years, I resisted the temptation. The urging of friends and colleagues couldn't sway me, nor could the hard reality that social networking via the Internet and mobile devices has become the communication method of choice for many Americans younger than 30.

Sports briefs: Bighorn sheep make comeback in Zirkel

The opportunity to hunt bighorn sheep in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness hasn't been rare throughout the years; it's been nonexistent.

Freestyle skiers test talents at Howelsen

Erik Skinner likes to think of the Rocky Mountain Division Development Series as a prelude of things to come.

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Rare disorder afflicts local teen

Steamboat girl slips into paralysis, may take months to recover

It took only a matter of days for 17-year-old Raeanna Steele to be transformed from a vibrant high school senior, two weeks away from high school graduation, to being paralyzed from the neck down, unable to speak and fighting for her life.

The Record for Jan. 20

12:42 a.m. A burglar alarm went off in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue. Everything was fine.

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Hayden youths pledge to meet ideals of girl killed at Columbine

When middle school students exited the auditorium at Hayden High School on Wednesday morning, they immediately lined up to pledge their devotion to the ideals of a girl they will never meet. The students were inspired by an essay written by Rachel Scott, the first person to be killed during the Columbine school shooting in 1999.