Stories for June 18, 2009

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Summer Pro Rodeo Series kicks off Friday

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series board president John Shipley worked late into the night Tuesday, trying to figure out why the computer system he helped unplug last August wouldn't work the same when he plugged it back in at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena in downtown Steamboat Springs.

Green group starts Zero Waste Initiative

Yampa Valley Sustainability Council plans waste-free Family Fun Fest this weekend

The concept, to launch Saturday during the Family Fun Fest, is that people should recycle or compost as much as possible to cut down on landfill trash, said Liz Wahl, a director on the sustainability council.

Volunteers continue search for Rebecca Green

Routt County Search and Rescue volunteers continued to comb the banks of Fish Creek on Wednesday for any signs of Steamboat Springs resident Rebecca Green, but they again came away empty-handed.

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American Relay calling it quits

Steamboat-connected duo cites loss of "soul and vitality" as reason for breaking up. Both band members are involved in side projects.

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Sports briefs: Adams Field to open Monday

After a harsh winter and unseasonably moist spring, Adams Field at Howelsen Hill is set to open for play again Monday.

Triple Crown in full swing

Tournament's World Series starts June 30

With one tournament finished and another ready to begin, Triple Crown baseball in Steamboat Springs is getting into full swing.

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Summer Pro Rodeo Series kicks off Friday

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series board president John Shipley worked late into the night Tuesday, trying to figure out why the computer system he helped unplug last August wouldn't work the same when he plugged it back in at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena in downtown Steamboat Springs.

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Youth rugby clinic offered

Program runs Tuesdays, Thursdays through July 12 at Whistler Field

Mark Hermacinski fell in love with rugby in 1977. While attending high school in London, Hermacinski picked up one of the world's most popular sports. Now Hermacinski is introducing the game to youths.

Soroco's Watwood heads to D.C. for Boys Nation

Card tricks endeared Matt Watwood, a rising senior at Soroco High School, to the more than 100 other participants June 7 to 13 at Colorado Boys State on the Colorado State University campus in Pueblo.

Soroco to approve $7.3M budget

Plan to be amended in November based on enrollment numbers

The South Routt School Board will vote to adopt a preliminary 2009-10 budget when it meets at 7 p.m. today.

Steamboat briefs: Kayaker still missing after Wyoming boating accident

Steamboat Springs resident Brian Stothart still is missing after a Saturday kayaking trip on the Encampment River in Wyoming. Carbon County Sheriff Jerry Colson confirmed Wednesday that no one has seen Stothart, 35, who disappeared after his boat flipped on the river. Officials searched from the air and ground Saturday, Sunday and Monday and have suspended the search until the river recedes, Colson said.

The Record for June 16

12:56 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a complaint about a loud party in the 3300 block of AprÃs Ski Way. Officers issued a warning.

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Arts & Gallery Guide comes out today

Rob Williams' summery cover image featured at Vertical Arts opening event

A jury from the Steamboat Springs Arts Council and Steamboat Magazine had a pool of more than 50 pieces of art to consider for the cover of the summer edition of the Yampa Valley Arts & Gallery Guide.

12 vendors planned for Hayden Farmers Market

Organizer: 1st Friday event starting slow

Hayden's new farmers market won't quite be flush with vendors when it kicks into gear Friday, but organizers are pleased with what they can offer.

Hayden trustees to discuss charter

Board to review home rule document at meeting today

Hayden trustees are slated to decide tonight whether to put a new home rule charter to a public vote. The town's Home Rule Charter Commission built the document, which has gone through a public hearing and a revision with lawyers.

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Green group starts Zero Waste Initiative

Yampa Valley Sustainability Council plans waste-free Family Fun Fest this weekend

The concept, to launch Saturday during the Family Fun Fest, is that people should recycle or compost as much as possible to cut down on landfill trash, said Liz Wahl, a director on the sustainability council.

Hayden man wanted on marijuana charges turns himself in

Nelson: Liquids found are for dirt bikes

Timothy Barrow Nelson, the Hayden man who was wanted on a warrant on suspicion of growing marijuana at his Hayden home, turned himself in to authorities Tuesday and was released on a $2,000 bail.

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Volunteers continue search for Rebecca Green

Routt County Search and Rescue volunteers continued to comb the banks of Fish Creek on Wednesday for any signs of Steamboat Springs resident Rebecca Green, but they again came away empty-handed.

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Kirkpatrick paints what comes to him - even brains and zombies

Colin Kirkpatrick always has put a certain amount of effort into the names of his paintings. He matches them with the mood of each piece, and in some cases, he describes - with no apparent word limit - what's going on in the picture.