Stories for June 6, 2008

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Local author reflects on Robert Francis Kennedy

On this, the 40th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy's death, my own favorite memories of this special man have to do with the genuine kindness and compassion he always showed the "little," everyday people around him.

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Steamboat briefs for June 6

CMC dean Kerry Hart eyeing other locales

The Record for June 4

1:10 a.m. A vehicle complaint was received from the 1800 block of Ski Time Square Drive, where a car was parked in a handicapped space

CD reviews for Al Green

"Lay It Down"

Last week, Al Green did a radio interview with NPR's Michele Norris. They talked about Green's new album, his journey from being the most soulful man in music to being a gospel pioneer (a soulful one), and his choice of new blood for production on "Lay It Down."

Margaret Hair: ArtWalk going strong, hoping for more

Going into their sixth First Friday ArtWalk, event organizers and contributors are eager to see how the event will fare in fair weather.

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Rescue workers

Wood artisans use beetle-killed, other salvaged timber for art

In the years since Laramie, Wyo., woodworker Mark Sauer began crafting furniture for his start-up business, making the most of reusable wood has been key to his raw materials and to his finished product.

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Art unleashed

Humane Society fundraiser lets dog statues loose on town

A collection of uncommonly stoic guard dogs will sit in front of downtown businesses this summer as part of a fundraiser for the Routt County Humane Society.

On Scene: New lunch options

On Tuesday, about half a dozen members of the Steamboat Pilot & Today editorial staff decided to go in a group for the soft opening of Big House Burgers and Bottle Cap Bar.

Quick response saves life

Responders reflect on man's collapse, recovery at 10K race

While announcing last weekend's Steamboat Marathon, Rob Powers watched as a runner collapsed about 100 yards from the finish line. "I was watching him come in like everybody else, and his legs just went to rubber," Powers said. "He looked like Joe Frazier had just clocked him in the head. Just a total knockout fall."

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Steamboat rugby club opens season Saturday in Boulder

The Steamboat Springs men's rugby club took to the Colorado Mountain College fields Thursday evening despite a day of rain.

Armstrong moving to SSWSC

Gold medalist to lead sports club's Alpine program

Former Olympic gold medalist Deb Armstrong has been named the new Alpine program director for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.

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Lowell Whiteman honors 18

Class of 2008 wreaks good-natured havoc before graduation

When The Lowell Whiteman School's Class of 2008 tagged all the cars on campus with grease paint, everyone thought the senior prank was over.

Rob Douglas: A paper a day keeps ignorance away

Congratulations! If you're reading this column, you're probably better informed than most Americans.

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Local author reflects on Robert Francis Kennedy

On this, the 40th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy's death, my own favorite memories of this special man have to do with the genuine kindness and compassion he always showed the "little," everyday people around him.

Oak Creek, Steamboat hold cleaning day

Old West Sanitation will donate its services during Saturday's annual Oak Creek Clean-Up Day to help clean up the South Routt town and bring it into compliance with nuisance ordinances on trash accumulation, tall weeds and grass, and other conditions on private property.

AprÃs Ski Way to close as redevelopment continues

Construction of a roundabout at Mount Werner Circle and AprÃs Ski Way is 30 percent complete and should be finished by Sept. 15, project coordinator Joe Kracum said Thursday.

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Make you want to holler

Lion Vibes packs an energetic show with a message

Michael Hartman is a little jumpy.

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On the road

Holden Young Trio shares tour stories that have become band classics

For a band that's been together for about 2 1/2 years, playing as many live shows as possible is crucial to survival.

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Ski Corp. plans improvements

Revegetation, work on snow-making machine on the agenda

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. has started its summer improvements to Steamboat Ski Area, but spokeswoman Heidi Thomsen said nothing major is in the works.