Steamboat Today: Stories for May 16, 2008

Man eludes police, survives Yampa plunge

A 22-year-old man who eluded police officers Friday night and jumped into the Yampa River near 13th Street later was discovered to be in good condition in his Steamboat Springs home.

Estes takes third in long jump

Hayden, Soroco sprinters advance at state track meet

Soroco High School sophomore Alex Estes finished third in the long jump and Hayden and Soroco sprinters advanced to Saturday finals at the Class 2A state track meet in Pueblo.

Steamboat briefs for May 16

Foul play not suspected in Old Town death

The Record for May 14

12:22 a.m. Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies stood by during a child custody dispute in Hayden.

Yampa man pleads guilty to assault

A Yampa man suspected of strangling and sexually assaulting a woman in a January domestic dispute pleaded guilty Thursday to a reduced charge of felony second-degree assault.

Buses filling up, not fuel tanks

Gas prices prompt local drivers to take public transportation

With gas prices soaring to new records, Hayden resident Vance Fulton has taken to leaving his car at home and using Steamboat Springs Transit's regional bus service to get to work.

Soroco runners eye title in relays

The Rams' Sarajane Rossi has been to the state track and field meet all three years of her high school career.

Steamboat pole vaulter hopes to raise the bar

As the only Sailors athlete to qualify for the Class 4A state track meet, sophomore pole vaulter Jaime Winter might be feeling a little pressure.

On Scene: No crying in dodgeball

My dodgeball team didn't get to play this week. And I was crushed.

Rob Douglas: Council stumbles on Lincoln Avenue

On Tuesday evening, local gadfly Bill Jameson challenged the Steamboat Springs City Council to be visionary in redesigning Lincoln Avenue through downtown Steamboat Springs. But the council was blinded.

Worsley looking for two in state swimming

Steamboat swimmer eyes state titles this weekend

Kyle Steitz insists Cole Worsley doesn't get nervous. Steitz, a senior on the Moffat County High School swim team and a Steamboat resident, said when it comes to Friday and Saturday's Colorado Swim and Dive State Championships in Fort Collins, Worsley won't let the big stage and a legitimate shot at two individual state titles get the best of him.

CD review of Billy Bragg and Tapes 'n Tapes

CD review of Billy Bragg, "Mr. Love & Justice," and Tapes 'n Tapes, "Walk it Off"

For those about to rock

Teen Battle of the Bands runs the gamut of styles

Going into his fifth year as a judge for the Teen Battle of the Bands, Paulie Anderson is looking forward to hearing what local teenagers have to say right before they go on stage.

Youthful exuberance

Routt County schools show off a year in art

Walk into the front gallery room of the Depot Art Center in the next two weeks and you'll be greeted by the sound of Soda Creek Elementary School students giving their definitions of "art."

Tossing for a title

Shot-putting Salazar one of six Tigers at state track meet

Before Hayden junior Holli Salazar crushed any opponents in the shot put, before she rewrote the school record in the event and before she did the same to record books at the league and regional meets, Salazar sat down with high school track coach Barbara Manzanares and set a goal.

Looking for balance

Energy summit keynote speaker encourages using multiple energy sources

It takes more than one. That was the message Jim Sims, Western Business Roundtable president and chief executive officer, gave to a group of energy industry representatives, local government leaders and community members Thursday night at the Holiday Inn of Craig.

Local student gives recital as a parting gift to Steamboat

Marilyn Harris has had a theatrical streak for most of her life.

Ski Corp. hires Rob Perlman

Colorado Ski Country USA leader gets top marketing spot

Chief executive officer of Colorado Ski Country USA will assume local role currently held by Intrawest Chief Marketing Officer Andy Wirth.

Dream Island under contract

Jim Cook and Green Courte Partners plan affordable housing on site

Developer Jim Cook confirmed Thursday that Green Courte Partners has placed Dream Island Mobile Home Park under a purchase contract and intends to use the site for deed-restricted, affordable housing.