Stories for February 29, 2008

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Man dies in fall from roof at Steamboat Grand

A Steamboat Springs High School graduate who served in Iraq with the U.S. Army died Thursday after falling six stories off an icy roof at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.

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On Scene: Rent the Oscar winners

The 2008 Oscars were boring. No question.

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Source list: Absylom Rising

What makes them sound like they do, and why

When Heath Mahan lists the musicians that have influenced his work as a rhythm guitar player and vocalist for Mississippi jam rock band Absylom Rising, nothing comes as much of a surprise.

CD review of Nick Lowe, "Jesus of Cool"

CD review of Nick Lowe, "Jesus of Cool"

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Writers explore the outdoors

Epilogue presents two nationally known authors for book series

When she was young, outdoor author and professional climber Majka Burhardt's family responded to a television commercial and adopted an Ethiopian child, sending regular checks to pay for food and medicine.

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Crazed New Orleans rock

Cowboy Mouth promises a lively show, from silly to serious

New Orleans pop punk quartet Cowboy Mouth has been around for more than 15 years - clocking time with a major label, opening for Hootie & the Blowfish and always being aggressively honest.

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From the ground up

Local painter Diane Cionni on getting back to basics

With almost 30 years of arts education and professional experience behind her, local painter Diane Cionni went into hiding.

Margaret Hair: Why do you sound like that?

Ask any member of any rock band scheduled to play in a local bar who his influences are, and you're bound to get some variation of the same answer:

Voting equipment OK'd

Machine recertification eliminates need for hand counts

Secretary of State Mike Coffman reversed Thursday his decertification of voting equipment used in 47 Colorado counties, including Routt and Moffat.

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Rob Douglas: Let's rally for Randall

"Rob, we've just crossed into N-ville." I sat in stunned silence.

The Record for Feb. 27

1:17 a.m. A noise complaint was received from Fish Creek Falls Road and Highland Drive. Police gave a warning.

Steamboat briefs for Feb. 29

The Routt County Conservation District election will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 6.

Dispute about oil shale plan brought to City Council

Although Moffat County doesn't have the natural resource stores seen in counties to the south, as a regional player it stands to benefit or falter along with development in those communities.

Jane McLeod: Joy of the mountain

Plant hard to tell if it's oregano or marjoram

Although two distinctly different plants, closely related oregano and marjoram have been confused through their long histories.

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Sailors to meet Mustangs

Steamboat begins postseason play tonight against Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan boys basketball coach Jeff Montel is having fun, and lots of it. After his first year produced a 0-23 record, Montel came back this year with a team of athletes and turned in one of the most memorable basketball seasons in Mustangs history.

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Nerneys face uphill battle

Colorado gives local licensing authorities great latitude

"I'll see you in court," were some of the last words Kathy Nerney said to the Steamboat Springs City Council on Feb. 19, but the embroiled restaurant and bar owner may face an uphill legal battle should she make good on the promise.