Stories for June 29, 2007

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Young cowboys to get shot at Steamboat rodeo

As chairman of board for the Steamboat Springs Professional Rodeo Series, Brent Romick knows Steamboat hosts some of the best rodeos in the country.

Methodist youths inspired by 10-day trip to Guatemala

Most high school students would shy away from 10 days with no showers or personal grooming.

The Record for June 27

12:04 a.m. A 50-year-old Clark woman was arrested on suspicion of child abuse, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and third-degree assault.

Briefs for June 29

SSHS '60s classes will hold reunion Saturday

The Steamboat Springs High School graduating classes of 1960 through 1969 will hold a reunion from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. All who are interested in visiting with the alumni are welcome to attend. Several of the classes have planned additional activities and dinners for Saturday evening. For more information, call 879-2641.

Deb Babcock: A carnivorous plant in our forest

We all know to watch out for wildlife, biting insects and toxic plants when hiking the Routt National Forest or Zirkel Wilderness Area, but did you know there's a little-known carnivorous plant living in our wilds?

Forest Service officials urge campers to leave fireworks to the professionals

Although fireworks are a staple of the Fourth of July experience, Forest Service officials are urging campers to leave the festive explosions to the experts.

Holiday tourism cools off

Lower numbers expected for midweek Fourth of July

The celebration of Independence Day in Steamboat again will be packed with tradition, but local lodging properties won't be as packed with guests.

No shortage of events during Fourth of July week

The sound of cattle hooves on Lincoln Avenue on Sunday will usher in a bonanza of Fourth of July celebrations in Steamboat Springs.

Sheriff Wall nixes elderly programs

Milner resident Jane Winograsky will miss her regular visits with the Routt County Sheriff's Office.

Steamboat snowboarders Ladley and Eddington head north for tour titles

The snow may be out of sight, but local snowboarders still have competition on their minds.

Nordic camps help young skiers take flight

Two miles of hot pavement along Fish Creek Falls Road doesn't look like it leads to Olympic glory. But for the 10 Nordic combined athletes who made repeated trips up the hill on roller skis Thursday morning, this is where the journey begins.

Running Series piggybacks national trail championships

His calves ache and his toenails are gone, but at least he can relax.

On scene

The collared shirt and bike helmet duo has never been as prevalent as it was during Bike to Work Week in Routt County, held in coordination with Colorado's Bike to Work Day on Wednesday.

Tease photo

Southern belles

'Steel Magnolias' will be in full bloom at Mountain Theater

Sweet tea, big hair and plenty of y'alls : is it tourist season already?

Art overtakes the ski area

Vendors will fill base of mountain for two-day market

Expect crowds next week at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area - but not the type carrying skis and wandering through lift lines.

Fiddlin' with strings

Eileen Ivers plays and feels the music of Ireland

Eileen Ivers' first lesson on the violin was from an Irish immigrant who taught in the back of his pub in the Bronx. From such a small beginning, Ivers never expected to be hailed as the Jimi Hendrix of the fiddle.

Old songs with new tricks

Dylan 66 brings life to songwriter's many classics

Don't call Dylan 66 a cover band. "We don't like to think of ourselves as a cover group," guitarist and vocalist Dewey Moffitt said. "We try to keep our own unique style while we play Dylan's songs."

CD reviews

Nine Inch Nails, Fergie

Autumn Phillips: This is it. (Or not.)

There it was. My favorite weather of all. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and it was snowing.