Stories for July 21, 2009

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Local musician Greg Scott dies at age 61

Musician was found in North Routt County cabin; no suspicious circumstances

Hayden-based musician Greg Scott died Monday night at a cabin in North Routt County. He was 61. The musician started performing in Steamboat Springs in 1973.

Morning

Bear shot in downtown Steamboat

Adult male killed from shot to the head Monday night

Jim Haskins, Colorado Division of Wildlife area manager, said officers are treating the Monday night killing as a crime and investigating who shot the bear.

Early Morning

'Cowboy Bob' found dead

Oak Creek homeless man took on jobs to eke out an existence

Robert Matteson was a familiar figure around Oak Creek, where he often worked odd jobs scooping snow in the winter and mowing grass in the summer. He was homeless for most of his years in Oak Creek, but he always was ready to work, those who knew him best said Monday.

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Local musician Greg Scott dies at age 61

Musician was found in North Routt County cabin; no suspicious circumstances

Hayden-based musician Greg Scott died Monday night at a cabin in North Routt County. He was 61. The musician started performing in Steamboat Springs in 1973.

Man found unconscious in North Routt cabin

Emergency responders called to cabin in Big Red Park, north of Columbine

Emergency crews are responding to the scene in Big Red Park, north of Columbine. County dispatchers also paged the county coroner.

County restores some salaries

Some building department, airport staff exempt from pay cuts

Commissioners eliminated the 10 percent pay cut and furlough program for the building department's electrical inspector and 11 airport employees who are governed by Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

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Bear shot in downtown Steamboat

Adult male killed from shot to the head Monday night

Jim Haskins, Colorado Division of Wildlife area manager, said officers are treating the Monday night killing as a crime and investigating who shot the bear.

Steamboat Briefs: Minor injuries result from major crash near Milner

A man was left with only cuts and bruises after falling asleep while driving 60 miles per hour on U.S. Highway 40 on Monday morning near Milner.

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'Cowboy Bob' found dead

Oak Creek homeless man took on jobs to eke out an existence

Robert Matteson was a familiar figure around Oak Creek, where he often worked odd jobs scooping snow in the winter and mowing grass in the summer. He was homeless for most of his years in Oak Creek, but he always was ready to work, those who knew him best said Monday.

The Record for July 19, 2009

Sunday, June 19

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Tom Ross: Hem and Eggs never sounded so good

I'll take my Bethlehem and Eggs scrambled, if you please. We made a little raid across the border into New Mexico earlier this month so that I could continue researching my new book on the health benefits of a diet rich in green chilies.

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Jimmy Westlake: Summer meteor showers

If you've noticed an increase in the number of shooting stars in recent nights, there's good reason. This month's annual Delta Aquarid meteor shower is increasing in activity as we get closer to its peak in the morning July 29.

County commissioners to hear additional cut-related requests

One week after turning down a similar request from Sheriff Gary Wall, the Routt County Board of Commissioners will hear from two other department leaders seeking exemptions from the countywide pay cuts adopted April 1.

Oak Creek waits for candidate's decision

Choice for community service officer has 'not formally accepted'

Oak Creek's top candidate for its community service officer position is yet to accept the town's offer, Town Trustee Dave Ege said Monday.

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Single goal separates Steamboat U12 boys soccer team from title

At the end of three days of soccer, all that separated the hometown U12 boys soccer team from its second Steamboat Mountain Soccer Tournament title was a single goal.

360 agreement up for approval

Council will decide whether to adopt pre-annexation plan

At its 5 p.m. meeting today, the Steamboat Springs City Council will consider adoption of a pre-annexation agreement with the developers of 360 Village. The agreement marks the beginning of more detailed negotiations concerning the proposed 110-acre community.

Air Fest pilot killed in crash

Gary Miller, who had come to Steamboat for years, died July 9

A familiar face and plane will be missing from the festivities at Steamboat Springs Airport in early September for the annual Wild West Air Fest.