News for Friday, June 27, 2008

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Lost mountain biker found, not injured

Rescue crews locate Steamboat Springs man in southern Park Range

Routt County Search and Rescue crews have located a Steamboat Springs man who spent last night lost in the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area. The man is not injured.

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Meth questions voiced at COMA meeting

Funding for drug task force to decrease this year, officials said

The methamphetamine problem in Craig still is just that - a problem.

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Creekview homes may be done in August

Developers say they are moving forward on motel plans

The first section of Hayden's Creekview development should be finished by about mid-August, developers Stefanus and Louis Nijsten said.

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Testing the best

Trail Championships coming to Howelsen Hill on Sunday

There's no doubt the course for Sunday's USA Track & Field 10K Trail Championships will test even the best.

Disc golf course opens this weekend

Steamboat disc golfers will be free to toss their way around the mountain starting this weekend, when the Thunderhead Disc Golf Course opens for public play.

Fire Chief Bryan Rickman found not guilty

West Routt Fire Protection District Chief Bryan Rickman was found not guilty of sexual harassment charges Thursday. After only 45 minutes of deliberation, six jurors acquitted him of misdemeanor charges of unlawful sexual contact and harassment.

Middle school to gain officer

Sheriff's Office seeks funds to hire additional resource deputy

It's not that the students at Steamboat Springs Middle School are unruly. It's not even that they need extra guidance.

The Record for June 25

6:13 a.m. Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a person with an outstanding warrant in the 54000 block of Routt County Road 129.

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Chewing the food and the fat

Taste of South Routt event is for socializing as well as dining

The Taste of South Routt is good food, good fun and a great chance to catch up on the local rumor mill, South Routt Economic Development Council secretary Karen Tussey said.

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Paving projects wrapping up

Thursday work frustrates drivers caught in road detours

Crews working on paving projects in downtown Steamboat Springs plan to finish projects today, while crews at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area have extended road closures as improvement work continues.

Saddle bronc Bay Rum worth every buck

Glenn Southwick will be back in Steamboat Springs tonight, the start of the third weekend in a row he's traveled to town for the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo series, which starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena at Howelsen Hill.

Race in search of new director

Thrasher to step down as coordinator

Four years of directing the Mount Werner Classic has made Tasha Thrasher one of the race's biggest fans.

On Scene: Monster Jam vs. Pro Rodeo

I have always wanted to go to a monster truck rally.

CD reviews for Bowerbirds

"Hymns for a Dark Horse"

There are 10 achingly beautiful songs on the rerelease of Bowerbirds' debut album.

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Everybody get together

Folk singer Richie Havens brings generations closer with music

About once a year, VH1 Classic airs Michael Wadleigh's 1970 documentary, "Woodstock."

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Multiple hands, one big concert

Strings Music Festival opens new venue with gala piano performance

Alpin Hong and Jade Simmons have heard a lot about one another.

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Stripes cause strife

Despite outcry, narrowed shoulders could be painted today

Road stripers could widen the lanes of traffic on Routt County Road 36 as soon as today, despite strong public opposition to narrowed shoulders on the popular recreation corridor through Strawberry Park.

Steamboat briefs for June 27

Helpers needed for 34th annual Art in the Park

Margaret Hair: Emmitt's got plenty of soul left

On Monday afternoon, mandolin player and Colorado music scene figurehead Drew Emmitt was attempting to navigate traffic, on his way out of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

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Rob Douglas: C.R. 36 becomes Taylor Way

A year ago today, mountain biking and cross-country skiing champion Katherine Ingalls sped to a second-place finish in the Women's Expert Division of the Steamboat Springs Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series.

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One night only

Perry-Mansfield faculty show off talents in annual variety show

It takes a certain kind of person to be on the faculty at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.

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Craft collector

Artist, rancher Wayne Kakela has amassed trades throughout the years

There are three sheds on Wayne Kakela's property to hold all the tools, art supplies, works in progress, works in completion, picture frames, bits of wood and scraps of metal he has collected during the past 48 years.