Engagement
Schwall and O’Winter
Julie Green and Tom Schwall, of Steamboat Springs, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Schwall, to Thomas O’Winter, son of Carole and Patrick O’Winter, of Boulder. Emily is a 1999 graduate of The Lowell Whiteman School. She graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology in 2003. Emily is currently enrolled in a master’s degree program at the University of Colorado-Denver and is seeking a degree in public health and urban and regional planning, with a degree expected in 2011. Emily works as a research assistant in exercise physiology at the University of Colorado- Denver. Thomas is a 1998 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School. He graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2002. Thomas is enrolled in a Masters of Business Administration program at the University of Colorado-Denver, with a degree expected in 2010. Thomas works as a hard goods buyer for Christy Sports. The wedding is July 31, 2010, in Steamboat Springs.
Engagement
Aldighieri and Maniaci
Bobby Aldighieri and Jessica Maniaci were engaged Nov. 4, 2009, on Emerald Mountain. Jessica was born in Steamboat Springs and is the daughter of Gary and Nancy Gray. Bobby has lived in Steamboat Springs for 13 years and is the son of Joseph Aldighieri Jessica is a teacher at Holy Name Preschool, and Bobby works for Resort Ventures West/Wildhorse Meadows. He also is a 1992 Olympian. The wedding is planned for spring 2010.
Anniversary
Balvanz
Elmer and Debra Balvanz celebrated their 25th anniversary Nov. 3. The couple was married in Evergreen on Nov. 3, 1984. They have lived in Steamboat Springs for the past 14 years, and they lived in the Seattle area for 10 years before that. Elmer works at Architectural DRS & WDWS. Deb works in the pharmacy at Yampa Valley Medical Center. They have two children, Nicole, a senior at Cal-Poly in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and Andrew, a freshman at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs.
Wedding
O'Meara and Olimpio
Julie O'Meara, daughter of Skip and Dolly O'Meara, and Barbara O'Meara, was married to Michael Anthony Olimpio, son of Salvatore and Connie Olimpio, on Oct. 22, 2009, at the Evergreen Lakehouse in Evergreen. Elizabeth Englert, Kris Stroemme and Megan O'Meara were bridesmaids. Salvatore Olimpio and David Olimpio were groomsmen. Amanda Englert was the flower girl. The bride is from Steamboat, and the groom is from Richardson, Texas. The couple lives in Lakewood.
Wedding
Lang and Kline
Naomi Lang and Lenny Kline, of Steamboat Springs, were married Sept. 19, 2009. The couple originally is from Minnesota. Naomi is a fifth-grade teacher, and Lenny is a golf course superintendent at Catamount Ranch and Club.
Wedding
Kole and Battiste
Lindsay Veronica Kole was married to Sean Peter Battiste on Sept. 25, 2009, at Graystone Manor in Steamboat Springs. Lindsay is the daughter of Audrey Veronica and Christopher Bunn, of Venice, Fla., and John Mathew and Deb Kole, of Steamboat Springs. Sean is the son of Jacqueline and A.D. Muma, of Hastings, Mich., and the late William P. Battiste Jr. Esq. Lindsay Lu Fait was the maid of honor. Jakki Kole, Jodi Burke and Sarena Morris served as bridesmaids, and Ingrid Heideman was the flower girl. Leif McCole was best man. Groomsmen included John Battiste, Matt Gaylor, Bernie Tomasetti and Ben McGowan. The couple is honeymooning in Cancun, Mexico, and live in Steamboat.
Engagement
Grinolds and Voyek
Kayloni Grinolds and Tyson Voyek are happy to announce their engagement. The couple was engaged in April in Maui, Hawaii. Kayloni is a 2006 graduate of Moffat County High School and is employed at Wildhorse Salon in Steamboat Springs. She is the daughter of Kelly Grinolds, of Craig, and Cindy Biskup, of Mesquite, Nev. Tyson is a 2002 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School and is employed by Voyek Masonry of Steamboat Springs. He is the son of Jeff Voyek and Kim Johnson, of Steamboat Springs. Kayloni and Tyson will be married in June 2010 in Mesquite.
Anniversary
Gerhart
David and Lura Gerhart, of Steamboat Springs, celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary Sept. 22. They were married at Fish Creek Falls in a sunrise ceremony. The couple is pictured at Sunset Beach in North Carolina in August.
Wedding
Meek and Ramig
Megan Jo Meek and David Lawrence Ramig Jr. were married Aug. 21, 2009, at the home of the bride's parents. The ceremony was officiated by Glen Ellis, the uncle of the groom. Music was provided by Steve Boynton, and soloist Gib Manzanares sang "Our Song," by Elton John. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Meek, of Steamboat Springs. The groom is the son of Dr. David Ramig Sr., of Springboro, Ohio, and Leigh Cardwell, of St. Louis. The bride is a graduate of Steamboat Springs High School and Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. The groom graduated from Red Oak High School in Ohio and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Megan, Dave and Megan's daughter, Mayla Meek-Reid, live in Denver.
Wedding
Rygg and Schjellerud
The Smith, Rygg and Schjellerud families are pleased to announce the marriage of their children Brooke Rygg and Tor Erik Schjellerud on Sept. 4, 2009, in the Elizabethan Gardens in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. A reception followed on the Hiltons Kitty Hawk Pier House. Brooke, from Steamboat Springs, is the daughter of Deb and Barry Smith, of Steamboat, and Carl and Mai-Britt Rygg, of Buckeye, Ariz. Tor Erik, from Gjovik, Norway, is the son of Oestein and Toril Schjellerud. Brooke graduated from The Lowell Whiteman School in 2000 and took a year off to ski train in Norway, where she met Tor Erik. She returned to the U.S. to attend the University of Colorado, graduating in 2005 with a degree in international relations and skiing on CU's Nordic ski team. Tor Erik attended high school in Gjovik, Norway, and graduated from the University of Lillehammer with a degree in economy. He then attended CU-Boulder for 2 years, studying business and also skied on their Nordic ski team. The couple returned last week from their honeymoon in Antigua to their home in Gjovik, Norway, where Brooke has worked for two years for Robinson Scandinavia as a sales and operations executive. Tor Erik works for the city of Gjovik as an economy consultant. We hope to see the couple in Steamboat often.
Engagement
Schneider and Frentress
Bob and Terri Schneider, of Moscow, Idaho, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaycie Lee Schneider, to Christopher Lane Frentress, son of Kurt and Vonnie Frentress, of Hayden. The bride-to-be graduated in 2008 from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She is now in her sophomore year earning her doctorate from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2012. Her fiance is a 2005 graduate of Hayden High School and 2008 graduate of Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business. Christopher is pursuing his career in agriculture working for himself and for the Frentress family ranch operation. The couple is planning a late July 2010 wedding in Steamboat Springs.
Wedding
Chavez and Ramsey
Mike Ramsey and Judy Black, of Steamboat Springs, along with Lynda Chavez, of Denver, and Felix Chavez, of Granite Bay, Calif., are pleased to announce the wedding of their children, Steven James Chavez to Jennifer Day Ramsey, on Sept. 26. The wedding will take place at the home of Mike Ramsey in Clark. Jennifer Ramsey and Steven Chavez will continue to live in Denver. Jennifer Ramsey has a graphic design business called J Design, and Steven Chavez has a Brazilian Soapstone importing business called Dorado Soapstone.
Wedding
Axelson and Lamb
Jill Axelson, daughter of David Axelson and Judy Miller, married John Lamb, son of Rick and Sharon Lamb, on July 12, 2009, at Hahn's Peak Lake. Jennifer Wilber served as a bridesmaid. The couple is from Steamboat Springs.
Wedding
Mahaffie and Lytle
Kirk and Jan Mahaffie, of Hayden, would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Crystal Mahaffie, to Wes Lytle, son of Kelly Pearce and Jeff Lytle. The couple plans to be married at the Luttrell Barn in Craig on July 25, 2009.
Wedding
Tait and Singleton
Karen Tait is pleased to announce the wedding of her daughter Lauren Tait to Layne Singleton on May 23, 2009. The wedding took place at St. Mary Catholic Church in Evansville, Ind., with a reception immediately following. The couple honeymooned at Disneyworld. The family was thrilled to have the following current and former Steamboat guests in attendance: Jessi Houston as bridesmaid; Beth Ludwig as speaker; Kyle Kuvin as usher; Joey Andrew; Travis Logan; Andrea Erickson; Amanda Hulslander; Stuart Handloff; Dan and Maureen Hulslander; and Ron and Sharon Spangler.
