Stories for July 6, 2007

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Artisans Market celebrates 25 years

Artisans Market owner Jan Lomas was rifling through some paperwork when she realized her business was about to turn 25.

Hayden police eye new station

The Hayden Police Department operates out of Hayden Town Hall, but plans are in place to change that.

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Hoak named new judge

A Grand County court judge was appointed to a bench seat in the 14th Judicial District on Thursday.

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Souvenirs up for grabs

Contractor hopes sentimentalists will carry off Soda Creek brick by brick

It may be impossible to put a price on the memories students, staff and local families have of Soda Creek Elementary School, and the bricks that housed those memories now are free of charge.

Bid aims to bring world trail event to Steamboat

John Chapman got the local support he needed to bring the World Mountain Running Trophy to the base of Mount Werner in 2009.

Steamboat looks to capture Cowpie

Months ago, when the Steamboat Springs Rugby Club had its first early-season meeting, the team set some goals.

Headwall regrade under way

Project part of the $16 million mountain improvements

A total regrade of the Headwall area at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area is under way.

BLM seeking volunteers to help construct trail

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking the public's help in building a four-mile trail on Emerald Mountain.

Charges filed for demo party

Four men facing felonies after damaging house in April

Four former tenants of a badly damaged home on Walton Creek Road have been charged with felony criminal mischief.

Motions hearing delayed

Accused ex-marshal makes first appearance

Former Dinosaur town marshal Russell "Wayne" Eller, accused of falsifying his resume and work records, made his first appearance in Moffat County Court on Tuesday.

The Record for July 4

12:38 a.m. A 35-year-old Steamboat Springs woman was arrested near Walton Creek Road and Chinook Lane on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving a defective vehicle and two counts of driving under revocation.

Hayden officer promoted

Yampa Valley native becomes town's first sergeant

The Hayden Police Department has a sergeant's position for the first time.

Gleason, Stephenson mum on e-mail investigation

'No comment' from former School Board members named in report

Former Steamboat Springs School Board members did not cooperate with a school district investigation into the release of controversial e-mails, and they aren't talking now that the investigation is complete.

Jane McLeod: Rosemary - the herb of remembrance

There is probably no need to convince you of the merits of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) as a "must have" in every culinary herb collection. However, it is a very tender perennial, growing evergreen only in warm climates, and for it to survive here, you will need to bring it in for the winter to a sunny windowsill. My solution is to leave it in a pot year-round, and when I am very sure the nights are warm, I sink the pot into an outdoor spot for the summer and reclaim it to a sunny interior long before even a finger of frost can achieve total damage.

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Rodeo of a different color

Officials urge residents to use free shuttles for hot air balloon, art events during the weekend

Saturday's 27th annual Bank of the West Hot Air Balloon Rodeo promises the same excitement of a traditional rodeo - with more color.

Steamboat briefs for July 6

A 37-year-old Steamboat Springs man was arrested on suspicion of impersonating an Arizona police officer after he reportedly showed a resident a police badge Wednesday.

Journey to 'Independence'

Artists' Gallery presents exhibit featuring three local artists

"Independence," July's featured show at The Artists' Gallery of Steamboat, is a compilation of the most recent works from local artists Phil Wright, Sandra Graves and Mary Levingston.

Clark girl judges way to victory in 4-H

Catharine Koroulis called it luck. But one look at the slew of ribbons, medals, plaques and belt buckles she won in the livestock judging portion of the statewide 4-H contest in Fort Collins gives a better reason for her success.

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It's back - and bigger than ever

Art in the Park returns for 33rd year with more than 140 vendors

Art in the Park returns this year for its 33rd - and largest - showing. More than 140 vendors will set up shop at West Lincoln Park in downtown Steamboat Springs during Rainbow Weekend.

On Scene: Newcomer's first Fourth

One of the last columns I wrote for my college newspaper before graduating and moving to Steamboat Springs was called "Oh, the places you'll never go." It discussed all the places around campus that I had never set foot in more than four years.

A camp for 'musician athletes'

Many students venture to the Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory to work an impressive faculty staff from across the country.

'A bunch of funk'

Saxophonist Dave Laub's musical background is in jazz, but he added some funk to his repertoire when he started Flux5.

Happy hours for July 6

Happy hours for July 6, 2007.

Autumn Phillips: All downhill from here

Instead of celebrating the Summer Solstice, I found myself panicking. I saw summer slipping away, even though on the calendar, it was only the first day.

National Weather Service issues fire warning for western Colorado

A red flag warning was issued Thursday for Routt County, despite a Fourth of July afternoon thunderstorm and the chance of more rain in the next few days.