Stories for June 9, 2005

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Suit filed in Stamp's death

Family's complaint alleges negligence on part of Vail ski area

Attorneys for the family of a Steamboat Springs ski racer killed in a collision with a snowmobile at Vail last winter filed a lawsuit Friday in Eagle County.

Book answers 'Why?'

In Jon Turk's book, "In the Wake of the Jomon: Stone Age Mariners and a Voyage across the Pacific," the main question is "Why?"

Close at hand

Don't miss the puppets' performance

It's hard not to laugh and stare when you first walk into a room with Mike and Linda Walsh's puppets. But that initial fascination only lasts a few minutes, Mike Walsh said.

Art calendar for June 10

¤ Open house for the Historic Routt County! office in the Maxwell Building is from 4 to 7 p.m. to kick off a summer-long silent auction featuring the watercolors of former resident Marty Alexandroff. The paintings will be on rotating exhibit through the summer, beginning at Alpine Bank in Steamboat Springs from June 17 to July 5. Bidding for the paintings can be made online through September at www.silent.donateauction.com/hrc or by contacting Historic Routt County! Call 875-1305.

Oral historian gives voice to past

Barbara Bogart remembers when the faces, voices and emotional tinges of history first struck her.

Owens' veto disappoints

Local housing advocates are disappointed Gov. Bill Owens vetoed a bill aimed at helping the state better meet affordable housing needs.

On your marks

Soap Box Derby moves to Oak Creek

If you've attended the annual Rotary Club Soap Box Derby in the past, you've never seen it like this.

CD reviews for June 10

White Stripes "Get Behind Me Satan" On sale at All That Jazz for $14.98 Jack and Meg White stripped music down to its basic rhythm and melody -- teaching bands across America that they don't need a bass player or a separate frontman.

Mark your calendars

Free Summer Concert Series finalized

Cut this out and put it on your refrigerator. It's time to get your feet dusty and see all those people you only see in the shadow of the stage at Howelsen Hill.

Smoke permits sought

Restaurants ask for outside smoking

Two restaurant representatives have asked the city to create a permitting process that would allow outdoor smoking sections at restaurants and bars.

Small bruin trashes big truck on Trouvaille Court

Pete Elliott never will neglect to latch the slider window on his truck cab again.

Music calendar for June 10

Tonight ¤ Steamboat Jazz Quartet When: 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Three Peaks Grill, 2165 Pine Grove Road Cost: Free Call: 879-3399

Event offers taste of courses

The Combined Club Championships will offer local golfers an affordable opportunity to play three of Steamboat Springs' best golf courses this summer.

Local athletes receive state recognition

The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News released their All-State selections Thursday, and 10 Routt County athletes received recognition from the newspapers.

On Scene for June 10

No more joshing around Another page in the annals of aprÃs ski memory has been written and turned. Josh's Back Alley Bar opened in December and kept us entertained for a season in a local's atmosphere. Alas, Josh's will not reopen in November. Josh's regulars will have to find another reason to ski.

Autumn Phillips: Connecting the 'Stars'

At the risk of sounding like a nerd, I was desperate to see "Star Wars: Episode III." It was going on three weeks since the movie entered theaters, and I still hadn't seen it. My foot-dragging companion wanted to wait until the crowds died down. He wanted to wait until the entire world had seen the movie, and then it would be our turn.

Autumn's Picks for June 10

Tonight ¤ Steamboat Jazz Quartet When: 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Three Peaks Grill, 2165 Pine Grove Road Cost: Free Call: 879-3399 Why you should go: Support Tim Cunningham.

Band dusts off forgotten music

Picture the members of Open Road listening to old 45s and 78s searching for the perfect traditional tune. Hold onto that image and you have an idea of what to expect on stage from this Colorado bluegrass band.

Volunteers needed for test survey

The city of Steamboat Springs is looking for 15 to 20 people to survey about its survey.

News in brief for June 10

SteamboatHomefinder.com wins EPpy award SteamboatHomefinder.com, the Steamboat Pilot & Today's real estate Web site, has been awarded an EPpy award for Best Internet Shopping Service.

The Record for June 10

Wednesday, June 8, 2005 5:48 a.m. A verbal dispute between two people was reported in the 2900 block of West Acres Drive.

Burney signs with Otero

Steamboat Springs High School graduate Cameron Burney has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for Otero Junior College in La Junta this fall.

Event offers taste of courses

The Combined Club Championships will offer local golfers an affordable opportunity to play three of Steamboat Springs' best golf courses this summer.

Activity center keeps kids busy at night

School is out, and the days are long, which means children are looking for something to do, especially at night.