Stories for May 28, 2009

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Early Morning

Author preaches sustainability through small acts

Auden Schendler to tell stories from green revolution at Bud Werner Memorial Library

So you want to join the sustainability revolution. A first step might be to replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps, or use cloth bags instead of plastic at the supermarket.

Afternoon

Man catches 31-inch pike in Casey's Pond

Drew Jenrich, state DOW net fish 75 minutes after it was hooked

Drew Jenrich was giving his new fly rod a test drive on Thursday morning at Casey's Pond, hoping for a rainbow trout, when a telltale tug on his line turned out to be something very different.

Tapping into U2

Under a Blood Red Sky goes for authenticity in tribute

On June 5, 1983, U2 delivered an epic live show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The concert became cemented in Billy "Bono" Bunting's mind - and eventually led to him fronting the U2 tribute band Under a Blood Red Sky, which plays at 9 p.m. today at Ghost Ranch Saloon. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Early Morning

Ashley Benton's new work makes real images whimsical

In "The Space Between," mixed media artist Ashley Benton wants to widen the gap between what's real and what's imagined.

Stories

New Works Festival lineup announced

Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp event scheduled for June 19-21

Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp has announced the lineup for its 2009 New Works Festival, scheduled for June 19 to 21. Tickets for all New Works Festival performances are $15 and will be available June 1, according to a news release.

Roberts recounts skydiving accident

City manager's condition improves to "fair" in California hospital

Reached by telephone in his hospital room Thursday, Roberts described the weekend accident that concluded with his successfully dodging a 30-foot building, only to get tangled in TV antennae on top of it. The city manager is now listed in fair condition.

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Man catches 31-inch pike in Casey's Pond

Drew Jenrich, state DOW net fish 75 minutes after it was hooked

Drew Jenrich was giving his new fly rod a test drive on Thursday morning at Casey's Pond, hoping for a rainbow trout, when a telltale tug on his line turned out to be something very different.

Tease photo

Tapping into U2

Under a Blood Red Sky goes for authenticity in tribute

On June 5, 1983, U2 delivered an epic live show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The concert became cemented in Billy "Bono" Bunting's mind - and eventually led to him fronting the U2 tribute band Under a Blood Red Sky, which plays at 9 p.m. today at Ghost Ranch Saloon. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Field at Emerald Park gets new fence

Local donors help fund improvement

Baseball coach Dave Roy has been pounding the pavement since the fall looking for help. But he discovered during the winter that he didn't have to walk too far to find support in the community of Steamboat Springs.

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Brent Boyer: More coverage without 4 Points

I've lived in Steamboat Springs only seven years, but it's been long enough to witness incredible growth in our arts community. Just the past few years have seen an explosion of new gallery spaces in downtown Steamboat.

Sports briefs: 8th-grade red lacrosse team takes title

The eighth-grade red Steamboat Youth Lacrosse team has now done what no other Steamboat team has. The team won the eighth-grade A division for the first time in the six-year history of the Steamboat Classic Lacrosse Tournament.

SSHS junior Genna Bradley strives for college scholarship

When Steamboat Springs High School junior Genna Bradley started diving her freshman year, winning a state title was classified under her "wildest dreams."

The Record for May 26

Tuesday, May 26

Oak Creek Town Board set to continue police talks

Law enforcement issues on agenda for tonight's meeting

The Oak Creek Town Board tonight will review input from Routt County commissioners and residents about the possibility of resurrecting the Oak Creek police force, as the town continues its search for a permanent law enforcement solution.

Hayden delays charter plans

Draft not likely for next week

Hayden's home rule process might take longer than expected. The first draft of the charter is going through lawyers, Town Manager Russ Martin said, and they've suggested changes and deletions.

Steamboat Briefs: Lodging expected to be 14 percent full in Steamboat

The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's lodging barometer, in a forecast for the coming weekend, projects 3,500 fewer visitors than corresponding dates last year. The barometer measures occupied pillows at lodgings across Steamboat.

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Former local killed in Navy crash

Eric Purvis worked at ski area, coached for Winter Sports Club

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Eric Purvis, a former Steamboat Springs resident, was among five people killed in a Navy helicopter crash May 19.

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Author preaches sustainability through small acts

Auden Schendler to tell stories from green revolution at Bud Werner Memorial Library

So you want to join the sustainability revolution. A first step might be to replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps, or use cloth bags instead of plastic at the supermarket.

Tease photo

Ashley Benton's new work makes real images whimsical

In "The Space Between," mixed media artist Ashley Benton wants to widen the gap between what's real and what's imagined.

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The Click offers $500 reward

Burglary and recent break-in attempt leads owner to ask for help

The owner of The Click skate shop is offering a $500 reward for information after an attempted break-in Tuesday morning left the store's front window pocked with holes.

Francisco Reina served a summons Wednesday

City attorney does not expect to seek jail time

A Craig Police Department officer delivered Francisco Reina's municipal court summons Wednesday morning, less than 12 hours after city officials decided to prosecute the former candidate for spending too much of his own money in the city election last month.