Stories for June 15, 2007

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Accident involving undersheriff reveals conflicting views

A Utah car accident involving Undersheriff David Bustos likely will spur a meeting between county officials regarding the Sheriff's Office policy on employees using county vehicles for personal use.

Dusting off bluegrass

The Infamous Stringdusters pride themselves on not being a typical bluegrass band. The sextet of Nashville boys combine their youthful sound with classical bluegrass, creating a flavor that appeals to a wide audience of listeners.

Local man's art places first at Boulder Creek Festival

Steamboat artist Leo Atkinson really knows how to work a crowd. During Memorial Day weekend, Atkinson opened geodes to children and created a booth full of rotating mineral sculptures, winning first place in the sculpture division of the Boulder Creek Festival.

Record-breaking season

Officials: Ski area tops 2005-06 total visits of 1.05 million

Steamboat Ski Area had its second consecutive year of record-breaking skier visits, officials said Thursday.

Deb Babcock: From sprout to spectacular in one season

Some of the most beautiful and imaginative gardens in Steamboat Springs are created with flowering annuals. These undemanding plants become fully grown in just one season, giving gardeners an opportunity to experiment with color, texture, shape and design.

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New Works Festival finds inspiration in mountains

This weekend at Perry-Mansfield, new talent is literally coming out of the woodwork. The 10th annual New Works Festival begins today and sets never-before-seen plays and choreography on a stage that's almost a century old.

Happy hours

Happy hours

Musicians set to make mark

Stealing Outfield's sound maturing throughout the years

Four former classmates from Kremmling left behind their tubas and violins and donned more traditional instruments for rocking Steamboat's Battle of the Bands in May. Their onstage presence and lyrics provided musical maturity beyond their years, and Stealing Outfield ended up stealing the show.

Random acts of kindness

Editor's note: This Allison Plean column originally was published Aug. 11, 2006.

On scene

The fourth in a popular series of community dances will be held at a new location Saturday night.

Aiming for a higher level

Team prepares for Triple Crown

Steamboat U-13 baseball coach Greg Engle has a couple of goals in mind as he looks toward this weekend's Triple Crown Mountain Magic baseball tournament.

Short Cut to a bounty

Running Series cash prize tempts record-breakers

Hot Springs Short Cut Run director John Chapman is putting out a bounty.

North Routt to show off equipment, provide info

A recent addition to the North Routt Fire Protection District's fleet will make fighting fires a little easier.

Cabin movers need volunteers

A historic log home slated to become a South Routt visitor center and workspace for business owners needs a push in the right direction.

The Record for June 13

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Briefs for June 15

Moots hosts Ride the Rockies open house Sunday

Salazar pushes veterans health

U.S. Representative's funding proposal in Congress

A proposed law could more than triple travel reimbursements for military veterans seeking health care services.

Man sentenced to year in prison for fatal accident

A 37-year-old Lakewood man was sentenced to one year in jail Thursday after pleading guilty to careless driving that resulted in the death of Craig resident Michael Bailey in February 2006.

Father's Day fun

No shortage of family activities Saturday

Spending a sunny Saturday with a fishing pole in hand may seem ideal, but for others a day on the ranch watching horse events and eating barbecue is sublime. Or perhaps your favorite horses are the kinds that give power to sports cars.