News for Friday, June 13, 2008

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Man recovering after construction accident

A local construction worker injured last week when he was pinned beneath heavy equipment is recovering well, according to a co-worker.

Chamber backs Hayden airport mural idea

A new idea at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport had Gene Bilodeau nodding his head.

ACET makes arrests in connection to burglaries

The All Crimes Enforcement Team concluded an investigation Thursday into a "series of burglaries" that allegedly occurred in Moffat and Routt counties, Garrett Wiggins, ACET task force commander, reported in a news release.

The Record for June 13

Wednesday, June 11 12:22 a.m. A passing motorist reported seeing sparks at the Mount Werner substation. Everything was fine.

Steamboat briefs for June 13

Adult hockey registration extended through today

On Scene: Living like a tourist

After living in the Yampa Valley for 10 months, you would think it wouldn't be so hard to get around to the things visitors to Steamboat get done in 10 days.

CD review for Weezer, "Weezer" (Red Album)

There are people who say "Pinkerton" is Weezer's best album. At least as far as songwriting goes, those people are right.

Margaret Hair: New Works, new ideas

I have no idea what the songs in "What's That Smell: The Music of Jacob Sterling," will be like.

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Rob Douglas: We all live in glass houses

Steamboat Springs High School students have crossed a formal classroom threshold for the last time this school year, but life's lessons continue. Unfortunately, the education they're receiving from some of us is nothing to be proud of.

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Rodeo series returns to Steamboat Springs

It's been a wild week for stagehands behind Routt County's signature summer show.

Board to review conduct

School official DeVincentis may have violated policies at Monday meeting

In the wake of Monday's contentious Steamboat Springs School Board meeting, questions remain about the ethical behavior of board members and how that behavior could impact the school district.

SSWSC members skiing with best at camp

For 25 young Alpine skiers, this month's U.S. Ski Team National Development System camp at Mammoth Mountain in California might just be their start. The camp offers a shot at not only making the U.S. Ski Team, but also possibly competing in the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics.

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Local park to be restored

Eagle Scout's wildlife refuge project faces improvements

A wildlife refuge built as an Eagle Scout project and impacted by ongoing construction at Sixth Street and Yampa Avenue will be restored, a city official said Thursday.

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Keeping it fresh

New Works Festival preserves the lifeblood of American theater

To start its summer 2008 season, Perry-Mansfield will take on rockets, songwriting careers and the truck-driving life as part of a New Works Festival that challenges playwrights, actors, dancers and choreographers to develop their works-in-progress for the stage.

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Get out

Yampatika offers summer courses

For those looking for outdoor, nature-intensive entertainment this summer, or for those who would like to have lunch with a llama, Yampatika is expanding its adult education offerings with a series of field classes.

Country isn't cowboy

Yampa Valley Boys concentrate on stories, not look

To the Yampa Valley Boys, there is a big difference between a country star wearing a cowboy hat and someone who sings cowboy music.

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Cowboy cartoons

Steamboat Art Museum exhibit examines rural life

In three generations of ranch cartoons, a lot has changed. But then again, it hasn't really.

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Cowboy cartoons

Steamboat Art Museum exhibit examines rural life

In three generations of ranch cartoons, a lot has changed. But then again, it hasn't really.

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Two-legged dog takes top honors at mutt contest

The annual Nuts for Mutts dog show in Woodland Hills, Calif., isn't quite on the same level as The Westminster Kennel Club.