Stories for April 23, 2007

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TV18 Video: Responsible Dog Ownership Group of Steamboat

Frank X. Cefaratti talks about the resurrection of the Responsible Dog Ownership Group of Steamboat or R.D.O.G.S.

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TV18 Video: Steamboat Today News

Amanda Fuerte of the Steamboat Pilot & Today provides the morning news, which airs on Steamboat Today between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Steamboat TV18. The top headlines include Oak Creek's 100th celebration; the outlook for wildfires this season; and a look at the grasshopper forecast.

'Tis the season of soccer, softball

Summer rec sports around the corner

Tighter bat regulations, and the ability for men to play in both the men's A & B leagues top the list of changes softball players can expect this summer.

Luke Graham: As much as you can fit into a 10-hour day

Cody, Matt and Alex know a long day.

Wellness Information Fair provides wealth of advisement

Aging Well, a program of Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, will host the first Wellness Information Fair in conjunction with Wellness Wednesday at the American Legion building (Shadow Mountain Clubhouse) from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Food will be provided.

Shingles and the Zostavax vaccination

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a vesicular skin eruption, usually accompanied by moderate to severe pain. Shingles can severely limit activities of daily living, including eating or even moving.

The Record for April 21

12:11 a.m. A male party was given a courtesy ride from the Gondola Transit Center to Fish Creek Falls.

Briefs for April 23

Pet waste removal service ready for business

A dog lover has opened a new business to assist dog owners with pet waste.

Get ready to rock

Teen Battle of the Bands registration deadline is May 11

Kyle Hornor and his four band members have been practicing two days a week to get ready for the fourth annual Teen Battle of the Bands.

Forest budget cuts could haunt

With news that forest officials want to cut more than $4 million from the $230 million spent last year on forest health in Colorado and several surrounding states, one local official says the repercussions in Routt County may not be felt for several years.

Grasshoppers no threat

Infestation of insatiable insects not expected this summer

Grasshoppers consume more aboveground biomass than any other animal in the North American plains, said CJ Mucklow, agriculture extension agent for Routt County.

Monday Medical: Chinese herbs add treatment option

With a history that exceeds 2,000 years, Chinese herbal medicine continues to gain popularity today. Chinese herbal medicine is one of the main modalities used in Traditional Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture, tuina and Chinese nutrition.

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The good ol' days

Oak Creek residents celebrate the town's 100th birthday

Sunday was a day to recognize the older South Routt residents as part of Oak Creek's Centennial Celebration.