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New Works finds new angles
Writers: Perry-Mansfield festival provides safe place to develop
A few weeks ago, Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder was pitching her new play, "The Bone Orchard," as "a sweet love story about death." Two days into rehearsals at the Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival, that theme stayed strong.
Roberts back at City Hall
Effects of May skydiving accident hard to spot in city manager
You would have been excused for doing a double take and slipping off the treadmill Monday night when Jon Roberts walked into the gym at Old Town Hot Springs. Most people don't walk away from a skydiving accident, let alone return to the gym less than a month later.
Stories
Johnson found guilty of murder in retrial
Jury re-convicts man of killing Steamboat resident Lori Bases in 2000
A Larimer County jury of 11 men and one woman took less than three hours Wednesday to convict Thomas Lee Johnson of first-degree murder in the May 2000 stabbing death of Steamboat Springs resident Lori Bases.
Darling in 7th at college rodeo finals
Former Steamboat resident competing in saddle bronc riding
Former Steamboat Springs resident Travis Darling continued his hot start at the College National Finals Rodeo.
Bob and Linda Widmar: Thanks, Steamboat
No one likes to be on a trip and have their vehicle break down. Add thunderstorms, 40-degree temperatures, a narrow section of road just east of Rabbit Ears Pass with no shoulder space to get safely off the road, and daylight fading into twilight. Oh, we forgot to mention that the vehicle was a motortrike (a motorcycle on three wheels).
The Record for June 15
Monday, June 15
Alpine team to meet with former Olympians
In conjunction with running the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's summer conditioning camp, Alpine coach Rob Worrell is bringing the young athletes to a unique event.
Hockey camp teaches young girls the mental side of sport
When Shannon Miller runs a hockey camp, it goes beyond the X's and O's. It's easier to understand why Miller - one of the most respected figures in women's hockey - runs her camps the way she does.
Our View: Rescue team invaluable
The calls tend to come at the most inconvenient times, but Routt County Search and Rescue volunteers quickly get used to it. They have to.
Roberts back at City Hall
Effects of May skydiving accident hard to spot in city manager
You would have been excused for doing a double take and slipping off the treadmill Monday night when Jon Roberts walked into the gym at Old Town Hot Springs. Most people don't walk away from a skydiving accident, let alone return to the gym less than a month later.
Hayden student participates in Storm Peak workshop
Hayden resident Delanie VeDepo had skied past the laboratory on the summit of Storm Peak, but she'd never been inside. VeDepo was an invited guest of Atmospheric Science Collaborations and Enriching NeTworks program Tuesday.
Steamboat Briefs: Hayden School Board meets at 6 p.m. today
The Hayden School Board will decide whether to adopt the school district's 2009-10 budget during its regular meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. today.
Bear enters Granby-area house, eats pet's food
A Granby-area family endured an unwanted dinner guest for about 10 minutes Sunday night when a bear entered their mud room through a dog door. "Our dog made a strange noise - a combination between a growl and a bark," Brenda Freeman said.
Theater developers eye end-of-year, holiday film release opening
By Christmas, Craig residents could have a new movie theater on the west side of town to watch the latest holiday new releases.
City tries to prevent 700 eyesore
Location of planned development's industrial uses debated
The location of light industrial uses, including an industrial substation, was the primary item of contention among developers, residents and the City Council as the latter continued their review of Steamboat 700 at a meeting Tuesday.
Joanne Palmer: Too much Green Guilt
Dozens of worms are busy turning my newly created compost pile into fertile soil for my garden. They are hard at work converting eggshells, coffee grounds and bits of bread into rich, dark, earth-smelling soil conditioner. The worms are also absolving me of a tiny bit of Green Guilt.
New Works finds new angles
Writers: Perry-Mansfield festival provides safe place to develop
A few weeks ago, Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder was pitching her new play, "The Bone Orchard," as "a sweet love story about death." Two days into rehearsals at the Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival, that theme stayed strong.
Hayden discusses revitalization
Hellyer: Efforts already under way to draw businesses, people
Hayden leaders joined forces Tuesday evening to discuss the best way to revitalize the town. The centerpiece of their discussion was a report from the Community Revitalization Partnership.
Intercambio gives language-learning opportunities
A group of four diverse people shared their culture and language Tuesday night at the Boys & Girls Club of Craig during a group meeting called Intercambio.
