Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, September 28, 1993 TAG: 9309280182
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Since the dedication of the James Brown Soul Center of the Universe Bridge, merchants have cashed in with James Brown Roast coffee, James Brown Ale, James Brown T-shirts and even chewy James Brownies.
Despite the controversy over naming the bridge for Brown, a convicted felon who had never been in Steamboat Springs before the Sept. 15 dedication, his appearance charmed many townspeople.
"Much of the controversy has died down, and people are having fun with it," said Sharon Roman, who serves up the James Brownies at what she now calls Sharon's Soul Center of the Universe Cafe.
The bridge replaced a span across the Yampa River that had been used for cattle drives from ranches west of town to stockyards along the Rio Grand Railroad. Many old-timers wanted the replacement to be called the New Stockbridge - or at least a name that honors the community's ranching and mining heritage. The name James Brown Soul Center of the Universe Bridge was proposed as a joke, but caught on and outpolled other names in a community vote.
\ Prince Charles made Clint Eastwood's day.
Eastwood was made a fellow of the British Film Institute in recognition of his success on both sides of the camera. He was cited for his "unique contribution to moving image culture."
The prince gave Eastwood the award Sunday in London before a celebrity audience that included thespians Julie Christie and Jeremy Irons.
Actress Maureen O'Hara, 73, and Sir Denis Forman, a former director of the British Film Institute, also received fellowships.
by CNB