S T E A M B O AT
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OCTOBER 8, 2009
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Vol. 21, No. 241
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On the chopping block
No jail time in bear case Taxidermy costs still unresolved after plea agreement is reached Page 3
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Jereme Houghton spends Wednesday afternoon helping a friend split logs in downtown Steamboat Springs. They are hoping the pile of wood will last through the winter.
H1N1 vaccines expected Hunting for a title Page 19
Correction Mark Andersen’s name was spelled incorrectly in a caption on Page 1 of Wednesday’s Steamboat Today.
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1st shipment due as early as today; more later for general public Brandon Gee
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
An initial shipment of 100 swine flu vaccines is due in Routt County today or Friday, but the shots will be reserved for priority groups such as health care providers with direct patient contact. H1N1 vaccines will become generally available in the coming weeks as the county receives more shipments. Although the
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annual seasonal flu vaccine is more widely available, local public health officials said there could be shortages of it, as well. Health agencies are recommending everyone receive both vaccines this flu season. “It may be a month before it’s opened up to everyone. It all depends on the supply,”said Janice Poirot, a public health nurse with the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, about the H1N1 vaccine. “No one knows for sure. As more vaccine is deliv-
■ WEATHER
A bit of snow in the morning. High of 46.
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Tune in to Steamboat TV18 for a video of Dr. Harrington giving a flu shot
More H1N1 news: Poll says one third of parents don’t plan to give thier children the H1N1 vaccine. See Nation, Page 14
of the vaccine. Steve Hilley, infection prevention coordinator with Yampa Valley Medical Center, ered across the country, the eli- said the hospital will receive an gible groups will broaden.” allotment of the initial shipment As Routt County’s public for some of its employees. health agency, the VNA will The VNA is following fedreceive and be responsible for administering the county’s supply See Vaccines, page 12 Steamboat TV18, Comcast Channel 18
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